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Porches are magical places. In the art of feng shui, porches have special significance, serving as a transitional space between the outside world and our private space. As we settle into summer, treat yourself to some front-porch magic. For this spell, give your porch a good sweeping, plant a window box or pots with seasonal flowers, and keep them watered. Add a wind chime, a comfy chair or two, and a cool drink. Now grab a book and sit! Smell the scents of summer: flowers, freshly mown lawns, ...
The Full Moon of June is associated with the goddess Juno (Greek Hera). Juno presides over marriage, hence the popularity of June weddings. Her other areas of influence are women and leadership. Her stones include pearl and moonstone. Honor Juno with an esbat celebrating leadership, especially female leaders. Decorate the altar in royal purple, with pictures of queens and goddesses. Add a rod, scepter, crown, or other symbol of power. Read this invocation: Hail Juno, queen of the gods! Your ...
It's almost the Full Moon! It's the ideal time to do some manifesting magic. Try doing this very nifty spell with an egg yolk. First, buy a carton of all-natural, eco-friendly, eggs. (Better yet, get some from a local farmer.) Enter a sacred state of mind and crack the egg in a bowl or dish. Focus on positive things you wish to bloom in your life-those things that you wish to be reborn and strengthened in your path. Sprinkle some herbs, flowers, or leaves (aligned to your purpose) on the ...
In the British Isles, this day was celebrated as Midsummer's Day. Not to be confused with the astrological date of the Summer Solstice, this day also has quite a bit of legend and lore surrounding it. This is a classic time to work with the faeries. Here is a spell designed to both celebrate and work with the faeries in your garden. Before you begin, take a moment to plant some pretty flowers in the garden, just for the faeries. (Keep in mind that fragrant blossoms are well loved by the Fey.) ...
