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Today is recognized as the International Day of People with a Disability. For this spell, altruism is the key. If you have been diagnosed with a disability of any type, consider this spell as one that will partially affect you. Otherwise, focus your energy solely on assisting and helping other individuals-this is one of the most important parts of living the Craft. Take a white candle and inscribe the word ability on it. Anoint it with a "solar" oil for courage, such as orange, cinnamon, or ...
Hanukkah begins As holiday shopping season is in full swing, it may be useful to exercise some caution with spending. Often people become so caught up with buying gifts that they exceed their budget. If you tend to do this, use this charm to help you spend wisely during the holidays. Wrap a dollar bill with one green ribbon and one black ribbon. As you wrap the ribbon, and tie each in three knots, say these words: Wisdom guide me in my quest To find my loved ones what is best; To find all ...
December may seem like a strange time to celebrate fertility; however, Barbes Diena, a traditional Latvian celebration today, focuses on the fertility of sheep. While generally lambing season occurs in the spring, winter births are not unheard of. Winter is generally seen as a gestation period, and while spring may seem far away, the solstice approaches and the equinox will arrive before you know it! Thus, December is a good month to start planning projects for the upcoming new year. It's also ...
With night comes sleep, and with sleep come dreams. Ordinary dreams give the mind a way to process the day's experiences and turn them into memories. True dreams may bring messages from the subconscious or from the higher self. Nightmares can make for restless sleep and lethargic days, so here's a spell for sweet dreams. For this spell, you need a clear glass jar with a tight lid, some white sugar, clean sand that is dark enough to contrast with the sugar, and a wire. Pour a 1-inch layer of ...
