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The May Queen Tarot Spread for BeltaneMay is a time of fertility and high spirits. By Beltane, the dark time of the year is a distant memory and the possibilities of life seem sweet. Use the May Queen spread to regain or confirm a sense of abundance and safety. If you have a specific question in mind, ask it as you shuffle the cards. Shuffle the cards and place them in positions one through five, as shown. Position 1: Safety. Emotional security. What you need to feel safe. Where are you secure in yourself? A seemingly negative card describes a situation that needs your focused attention. Work with the energy of that card to produce feelings of safety. Position 2: Abundance. Feelings ...
A TREE SPELL When you have found a tree to work magic with, take a large leaf, a charcoal-tipped stick, a piece of flexible vine or natural-fiber cord, and a dime to the tree. Sitting beneath it, write or draw a symbol of your need with the stick. Rise and walk nine times around the tree clockwise, saying the following or similar words: Ancient one of the ancient earth, older than time can tell, grant me the power at your command to charge my magic spell. Repeat as often as necessary until you have walked nine times around the tree. When finished, tie the leaf around the trunk as tightly as you can with the vine. If this isn't possible, find a tie it on there. When you are sure that ...
From Witchy Update, Issue 30, April/May 2008. "I've always wondered why so many witches snuff or pinch out candles instead of blowing them out (I prefer letting them burn down, of course, but sometimes that's impossible). I've heard/read many varied reasons behind this, but haven't found one underlying philosophy behind the practice."—sent in by Sapphire from Georgia Dear Sapphire, Great question! You're absolutely correct, there are many varied reasons and, as with anything regarding Witchcraft, there is no one right answer. So while some might never blow out a candle because they adhere to their personal tradition, others will tell you to do whatever feels right in your heart ...
Crystal grids are similar to mandalas; they are simply an arrangement of stones in a pattern for the specific purpose of directing energy toward a goal. The variety of combinations is limited only by your imagination. For this particular grid, however, we will use a pattern designed to honor the elements and send healing energy to the Earth. Although this ritual can be performed at any time, it is ideal for an Earth Day celebration. It can be done alone or with a group. For a group working, each person can recite a part of the ritual and place a stone into the grid. You will need one quartz cluster of any kind for the center of the grid to symbolize the Spirit. Clear quartz is the ideal ...
