New Worlds of Body, Mind & Spirit Since 1901
This is the time of harvest! If they're natural in your area, scout out a rowan tree-look for the bright orange clusters of berries! If you have permission from the landowner (unless it's public land, which is even better), go to the tree and leave an offering of a crystal, cornmeal, or natural fertilizer (manure). Thank the tree for its generosity. Cultivate a good amount of rowan berries and return to your "spellcrafting headquarters." Using a needle and thread, string a large necklace of ...
Light candles today in blue (firmament), green (Earth), and white (underworld), honoring the power of Goddess in the three realms. Sacred especially to those goddesses who travel among the worlds-such as Hecate, Shekinah, Sophia, Persephone, Chalchiuhtilique, Yemaya, Isis, Kali, and Inanna-use the energy of this time to consecrate images, statues, and symbols of the Divine Female. Anoint your object with oil of rose, lily, wisteria, gardenia, or hyacinth, and speak a blessing of dedication as ...
My good friend Rainmaker is known for the Port-O-Pagan she keeps with her at all times. It's a small velveteen bag containing a set of items designed for magical readiness-magic on the go! You can put together your own Port-O-Pagan. Begin with a zippered or drawstring bag and fill it with a number of items for every magical eventuality. I use the following: A 9-foot cotton cord, knotted every 12 inches White chalk Kosher salt Smudge stick Candle Matches Small plastic glass ...
Ancient Romans celebrated Nemoralia, Festival of Torches, from August 13 to 15 (or the Full Moon). This holiday honored Diana, the Moon goddess. Hunting or killing of animals was forbidden. For this occasion, women should take a ceremonial bath, then dress their hair with seasonal flowers. If Diana has granted a prayer of yours, carry a torch or candle to a lake or other body of water (or a cauldron of water) and speak your thanks. To make a prayer, write your request on a ribbon and tie it to ...
