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The gods are always with us - not just from outside of us, but within us as well. But it is easy to lose track of that sense of divinity within. Use this spell to reconnect with your own personal goddess or god, or with deity in general. In a darkened room, light one white candle. Close your eyes and visualize a goddess/god. See their light, and see yourself glowing with light, inside and out. Feel the warmth of the gods reflecting inside you. Then look in a hand mirror (or inside your ...
On this date in 1612, three women-Jane Southworth, Jennet Bierly and Ellen Bierly-were tried because of accusations of fourteen-year old Grace Sowerbutts of practicing witchcraft in Samlesbury, England. It somewhat mirrors our own Salem witchcraft trials. But in this case, the women were acquitted. The women had been charged with child murder and cannibalism. The judge noticed some "goings on" in his cross-examination of Grace and her family, and it was discovered that the child had been ...
An everyday broom can be just as magical as a ritual broom (if they aren't one and the same). And the more we take our magic out of the circle and into the world, the more magical our lives become. With this in mind, if it's about that time, lovingly release your old house broom and obtain a new one that you love. Place it outside on a clean white cloth, surround it with six quartz points (any type will do), all pointing inward. Let the new broom soak in the sunshine for 20 minutes. Flip it ...
This New Moon falls on an especially powerful day. Friday is Venus's day, a day to honor love and friendship. Also, in ancient Rome on this day the god Portunus was honored. His exact role among the deities worshipped by the Romans remains somewhat obscure. But, originally he ruled over doors, gates, and thresholds, and was depicted as carrying a key. So, if there was ever a day to cast a love spell to unlock the flow of romance coming into your life, this is it. You'll need an old key ...
