Since June has become a traditional wedding month, and the honeymoon has grown to such significance, a honey spell seems appropriate as this month draws to a close. No, this is not a love spell, but more of a "be kind to yourself " spell! My grandmother used to dose us with honey to help us get through the allergies of the season. Eating local honey helps build your immune system to your own environment. Choose any recipe that calls for honey, or concoct one of your own. Make enough to share ...
Some things are harder to change directly and easier to change indirectly. For these, consider the Druidic tradition of "triads" or "threes." These are sayings that compare things, such as: Three holy terrors: the baying hound, the cat who hunts, and a mother protecting her child. To work indirect magic, first craft a triad that includes the thing you want to affect and two other things easier to influence directly. For example: Three things wilt in good time: a weed in the ...
Sometimes our clutter gets in the way of greater prosperity. True generosity allows our lives to be richer in more ways than those involving money. This simple activity helps you to mindfully declutter. Put on some good music and some old clothes. Pick a spot in need of a good sorting out. Wade in, sorting things into piles of what can be donated to charity and what can be pitched in the trash or recycling. If possible, put things away as you come to them. When you're finished with your ...
Summer is a great time to go outside and do magic, especially if you cannot do so in the winter months. A great way to do some magic in nature is to create an earth altar that can bless all who see it. Meditate on a magical intention that you would like to share with others and head to a nearby park or hiking trail. Gather rocks, sticks, plants, and other natural materials available to create your altar. How can these tools represent your desire? Assemble your altar at the side of a trail where ...