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Today is Woden's Day, which is ruled by Mercury. This is a good time to study, especially on things you've neglected. Are there any problems you haven't found solutions for? Is there anything you've wanted to gain further insight into but haven't found the time? In sacrifice to himself, Woden (or Odin) hung on the Yggdrasil Tree for nine days and nights and discovered the hidden meanings of runes, the wisdom of the nine worlds, and magical songs. Prepare an area you can devote to study. ...
Purging spells are a great way to clear away unwanted energy so you can start fresh. Fire is the perfect element for transforming a bad habit or pattern into a good one. Write whatever you wish to purge on a piece of paper. Fold the paper as small as you can while visualizing this unwanted presence in your life being crushed, growing smaller. Feel the power of courage within you that allows you to make whatever change you need in your life and turn negative to positive. Chant the ...
With winter come the storms that cover the ground-and the roads-in a layer of fluffy white snow. When driving though the drifts, it's easy to get stuck. Here is a simple chant to help unlock the grip that the snowdrift has on your car. While rocking the car back and forth, either by using the gas pedal or with some friends pushing, repeat this verse: Snow that blows and snow that sifts, Loose my car from downy drifts. ...
As you work into the New Year, following your resolutions can seem overwhelming. Doing a spell of success and purification will help you keep your resolutions by eliminating obstacles. Get out your Book of Shadows, where you wrote your resolutions for the New Year, and a gold or yellow candle. Use sunflower oil and cinnamon oil to anoint the candle. Light the candle and reflect on what you want to accomplish and on what is standing in your way. Write out what you consider to be obstacles ...
