This is Ostara, the Spring Equinox. Day and night stand equal, with day growing as we approach the warm season. Balance is something we all need in life. Take some time today to practice with it. For this exercise, you need about a dozen small to medium rocks. It helps if they are flat enough to have a top and a bottom. Lay the largest rock on a flat piece of ground. Move it around until it’s as stable as you can make it. Set the next-smaller rock on top. Feel for its balance point with ...
Monday, Monday. This day begins during the period of the waxing moon. Traditionally, Monday was the start of the workweek, but now the world clock runs 24/7. People work remotely thanks to technology, and a person’s workday can end or begin at any time of the day or night. This spell will help boost your Monday energy. You will need:* A white candle* Florida Water (to cleanse your candle)* A fireproof candleholder* A clock ( This can be a digital image, a printed image, or a watch.)* A ...
To charge your spirit to prepare yourself for magic, there are times when you just really need to get in touch with the Earth. This ritual is for those moments. When you won’t be disturbed, go outside. It could be your backyard, a park, or a forested area. Breathe deeply as you ground and center. Then say: Trees and land, rocks and sand,Empower me with this command. Now drop to your knees and place your hands upon the Earth. Smell its rich scent and feel its power entering you. Smell ...
Daffodil magic is strong. These cheerful flowers are aligned with the goddess Persephone, who—like daffodils—gets to burst forth from the underworld at the earliest dawn of spring. Today, boost your mood and clear away gloominess left over from the winter months by bringing a pot of daffodils into your home. (These are often easily obtainable in markets around this time of year.) Stand in front of a sunny window while holding the pot. Inhale the daffodils’ scent and drink in ...