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Vacation time is beginning, and now is a good time to magically protect your vehicles before heading out on the road. This simple protection oil may help. Select three protective herbs such as basil, fennel, and thyme. Place a sprig of each, or crumble equal parts of each herb, in a small jar and combine with a quarter cup of olive oil. Seal the jar with a lid and allow the mixture to steep for three days. Now you're ready to anoint your vehicle. To do this, place a small amount of the oil on ...
Fire rules over anger. Its essential oils are sharp ones like cinnamon and dragon's blood. Its color is red. Its stones include garnet, ruby, and red jasper. For this anger-management spell you need a solid red votive candle, cinnamon oil, and a chip of red stone. First, dress the candle with essential oil, stroking from base to wick. Put the candle on a fireproof plate and light it. Meditate or talk about what angers you-yell if you want to-until a pool of wax forms at the base of the ...
Today there will be a solar eclipse, so a shadow spell is quite appropriate to use for any number of things we may want to address. Stand in the sun and face your shadow. Move slowly toward your shadow, then back away from it. Move to your left, and then to your right, you can even hum a tune and dance a box step. Watch your shadow as you move. Now talk to your shadow, expressing your thoughts on what you want to achieve. Simply say: I am you, and you are me. Follow my lead so that we may ...
In Catholic countries, May 31 is Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May) day. After a month of celebrations in honor of the Virgin Mary, the final night is a grand party featuring torchlight parades, games, banquets, and open houses. Children bat at piñatas filled with candy and toys, and adults celebrate with food and music. Enact your own little celebration in honor of May, mothering, and creativity. Plan a block party or community gathering, and be sure to invite people with children. Potluck is ...
