Two nights before the Full Moon, fill a chalice with clear spring water and place a solid silver coin at the bottom of the chalice. Carry the chalice outside and let it stand with the coin and water... Read more

If you can’t get your child to hold still and talk to you, go to the kitchen and begin a project that occupies your hands—like decorating holiday cookies. When your child comes to the kitchen,... Read more

Now and then we all make the decision to eat better, start exercising, and get more sleep. It helps if we perform a ritual to jump-start our resolve. On the night before you begin your new regime,... Read more

To create abundance in the home, make a wreath of bay laurel. To start, bend eighteen inches of copper wire into a circle and tie the ends together. Attach strands of bay laurel, which can be bought... Read more

Nearly every pantheon has a Trickster figure; most cultures also have an “upside-down day,” when people play pranks and make fun of normal life. In America, April 1 (or April Fools’ Day) offers an... Read more

Fairies are little nature spirits, found in many different forms around the world. They can be helpful or mischievous, depending on their type and how you treat them. This charm attracts friendly... Read more

To attract love you need one pink candle, one teaspoon of ground almonds (for happiness), and one teaspoon of rose water (to
represent love). On a night leading up to the Full Moon, light the... Read more

To bring about something you truly desire, in the evening lay a crystal on some black cloth as you meditate on the powers of the ancient gods. Settle down in the near-darkness and fix your gaze on... Read more

When a letter absolutely has to get there safely, you may use this shield spell. To start, take a leaf from a rowan tree, or a needle from a pine, and if possible enclose it in the letter. If you... Read more

From inspiration to passion, fire energy can certainly excite your magical work. After lighting any candle, needfire, balefire, bonfire, or hearth, you might try this easy incantation: “Fire makes... Read more