Dream Your Heart’s Desire

The Witch’s Cauldron by Adriane Campbell (Jan, 2019)

When we begin to ponder what our heart’s desire is, what comes to mind? Is it companionship, self-love, expansiveness? The heart’s desire is a multitude of feelings, energies, soul connections, dreams, and wants of the soul. The desire encompasses the heart and holds space for all of you. It is a chamber of our being where our truth is kept for us to discover and act upon, if we choose to. This is the place we can travel to when we seek what we truly want, and this sacred chamber of the heart is always working with us.

Our heart’s desire doesn’t always wait for us to unlock the door. It also works with our mind’s eye or intuition to provide us with moments, synchronicities, dreams, and feelings that lead to our true nature. It is streamlined and expands throughout the body. It allows us to access who we truly are without outside interference.

It is easy to think that we are working with our heart’s true desire when we are simply thinking. Society, beliefs, media, etc. can sometimes interfere with who we really are and can encourage a drift from our connection to the heart as well as our intuition. We are typically taught from an early age that we must act or appear a certain way for society, for acceptance. This creates a constant battle

to recreate your Self and causes separation from the soul. When you are not being true to your Self, you can feel it when you stop and pay attention. It does not feel natural because quite frankly it isn’t. For me, I describe this as looking like a slight crack in the earth’s ground. Like when you see dried dirt that has separated around the base of a tree. This is what I feel in my heart anytime that I am not being honest with my heart’s desire. However, this is not a permanent split. It simply needs to be watered. So, water and nurture your heart, your desire, and your true nature.

Remember to also be gentle with yourself. This is a journey. Your journey. You will walk many paths and take several detours. The important reminder here is to keep moving along.

So, what is a great and magical tool that you can use to be able to listen to your heart’s desire without any interference? Dreams. As we drift off to sleep, our thinking minds shut down. Our mind is no longer spinning that constant rolodex of logic. We are then free to explore and listen to our mind’s eye and soul without the concept of reality. We do not question what is real and what is “impossible” in our dream state. We allow the magic carpet to take us along on the journey. We simply are.

Dreams are a portal into the subconscious and beyond. They are a gateway into the unknown and allow us to openly communicate without reservations. We go into a void, so the images and story can come to us, then we can take in this information. Your heart is open and your soul beams with true guidance. Whether you are on an island digging for treasure or watching a movie with a partner there are deep meanings that can be felt. You just must sometimes go beyond the distinct visual of the dream to dig deeper into its truth.

I hear all the time, “Well what if I can’t remember my dreams?” The first question I always ask, is if they ask to remember their dreams before lying down? Intention is extremely powerful and yields your inner magic. If you are wanting to remember your dreams, simply put out the intention that you want to remember your dreams when you wake up and do this nightly. Also, you may find that you wake up in the middle of the night and remember your dreams in detail only to find that you went back to sleep, and now remember vague pieces. Keep a dream journal by your bed so you can quickly write down your dream. This can take some practice (believe me I know)!

Herbs are also a great way to enhance your dream state and assist with recalling your dreams once you wake. There are several that create this magic and are extremely powerful dream tools. My personal favorite, which I use often, is mugwort.

Mugwort is associated with Artemis who is the Greek Goddess of the moon. Artemis is brave, adventurous, and specifically encourages us to live our life authentically. She wants us to live our lives independently, free from the shackles of others, and to act as we wish versus what we have been taught. This herb is known for aiding in sleeping and dreaming.

Mugwort has been used in healing and ritual ceremonies that promote dreams for many years and is sometimes referred to as the “dream sage”. You can see how this herb is very powerful and allows the heart’s desire to break through in the dream state. It allows our wild soul to clearly speak and our magic will unfold. Not only is this herb used for the dream state, but it is also used to recall your dreams once you are awakened.

How do you take mugwort? There are several ways that you can use this herb, but I find the easiest way is through a tea. I love tea ceremonies and the connection it creates with you and the herb. I find it naturally relaxing to make tea, it allows the time to set your intentions and shows gratitude towards the magical herbs being utilized. Below you will find a simple mugwort tea ritual, so you can create your magic and dream into your heart’s desire.

Mugwort Dream Tea

Ingredients

1 tsp mugwort (roots, leaves, flowers or stems)

1 cup hot water

Honey (if desired)

Begin by heating your water but be sure not to boil it. While the water is heating put one teaspoon of mugwort into your favorite heat proof container. Close your eyes while you place your hands over the herbs. Set your intentions at this time. Ask that this herb allow you to go into a dream state and to be able to communicate with your heart’s desire. Include that you wish for help in recalling your dreams when you awake. Remember that this is for you so add whatever you feel. Just be you. Thank the herb and yourself for this ritual and open your eyes. Carefully, add a cup of hot water to the herbs and steep the tea for 10 minutes. I sometimes steep it longer. Just listen to your intuition and go with your own flow. Strain the tea into your favorite tea cup, sweeten with honey if you like, and enjoy your enchanted dream elixir. When you are ready, lay down in your bed and allow your true heart’s desire to come alive.

Have a magical evening!

Adriane Campbell is a solitary witch who works with plant spirits and herbs, believing everyone and everything is very much alive—a single blade of grass is just as alive as we are. Adriane uses the energies of living plants to invoke their magic. She creates ceremonial items and concoctions to aid spiritual growth, and has a passion for teaching individuals how to do their own spell work as she understands the powerful magic of personal intention. She doesn’t categorize herself as a particular type of witch, but rather embraces every aspect of herself and the Craft. She welcomes everyone to free their inner witch and surf their water of truth. www.moonstonedalchemy.com | moonstonedalchemy@gmail.com