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Color of the day: Brown Incense of the day: Marjoram The Earth does not belong to us; rather, we belong to the Earth. This is a truth I learned many years ago on my grandparents' farm. From the Earth come the crops, and from the crops come the food that fuels our bodies. The Earth, in fact, has fueled all civilization for centuries. Let this spell return you to the power of the Earth. With your hands, scoop up a small amount of soil. It may contain a bit of grass, rocks, bark, or any natural ...
Color of the day: Black Incense of the day: Geranium Most of us have hidden fears or anxieties about something. This is a good day to begin overcoming any of these that have become a burden to you. Use a red candle and any stones of your choice. Write down your fears and worries on a small piece of paper and place it in the bottom of a candleholder. Place the candle on top of the paper and light the wick. Next, begin using the stones to build a circle around the candleholder. Imagine you are ...
Color of the day: Silver Incense of the day: Clary sage Today is a Monday and we are in a waning Moon, so let's use the "April showers" that are traditionally occurring at this time of year to wash away any negativity that may be hanging about. If it isn't raining today, this spell could be easily adapted to work in the bathroom shower! Get out in the rain, or under the water, and repeat the charm three times: April showers bring May flowers, we know that is true, Let us speak this Witch's ...
Color of the day: Gold Incense of the day: Marigold Convert a large glass bottle into a small terrarium. Place a layer of stones along the bottom of the bottle to allow drainage and cover with enough dirt to provide 2 to 3 inches of soil. Add seeds by pressing them into the soil and covering them with a long chopstick or spoon. As you do so, chant, "I now sow these seeds of change." On the outside of the bottle, write or draw symbols of the ways in which you would like to grow in the season to ...
