Heart Chakra

Of all the chakras, the heart chakra is the most complex. That is where our sense of self exists. This is also the chakra of empathy and the one that psychics use to do readings. It is called the divine message center. Channeling also comes through this center. It explains the symbolism of having a divine being in your heart. Many times, spiritual icons are linked to the heart center. It is through our power of channeling that we bring through messages from the divine.
Even shamans link this center to their empowering spirit ally and it is through this center they channel spiritual healing power.

Sunlight on the altar

Lord of Light

Each day, the sunlight lands on the altar, the Lord of Light bringing omens and signs.

Altar and Cat

Prayer Vigil Offerings

Vigil symbols

I use three core symbols with each prayer vigil. They are Air, Fire, and Water.
Air is all the prayers that are said, also the spirit and the divination, so we know what is going on and how Spirit wants the vigil to be done. Air, the winds, also carry the prayers to the person being prayed for. There is also visualization, to see the person's energy field, to do cleanings and blessings. The Fire and Water represent the energy of fire and the reflections of water. Often in the water there are symbols and indications of the work, similar to scrying or reading a crystal ball. Each vigil has simple offerings made to it, to feed the prayers.

Crossroads

Casting the circle, then saluting the four directions: east, south, west, and north, those become the divine crossroads, a cross within a circle. The most divine part of the crossroads and circle is the center. The center is heaven, earth, and spirit. Spirit includes all powers. Spirit also works with what is called seven powers. The seven planets and the seven angels are extensions and aspects of the spirit. In the center of the circle, that is where cleaning is done, the release of old energies, and the calling up of fresh light, often called a "raising" or a renewal of good luck. There is always a cleaning followed by a blessing. Another word for your personal soul is your shadow. We come raising your name, raising your shadow, we come raising your good luck in the power of the spirit. After calling forth sacred space, the cross within the circle, we release or finish. Once finished, we offer blessings and a closing prayer.