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Color of the day: Topaz Incense of the day: Lilac In the dark of night, place a candle on a blue cloth. Call upon the four directions and then center yourself. Take a handful of reflective stones (such as rhinestones, small white quartz, or other clear crystals) and place them round on the altar. Say, As the Moon returns from darkness, so shall my healing begin tonight. By the power of Sirona, goddess of the stars. You who shine upon the world with healing, shine upon me now. Place the ...
Color of the day: Red Incense of the day: Ginger Today is Mardi Gras, a fandangous festival most famously celebrated in New Orleans. Although originally inspired by Christianity, Mardi Gras is really an interfaith celebration, combining motifs from many different religious and magical traditions. Customs include parades with a king and queen, parties, masked balls, and the eating of cinnamon "king cakes" topped with tricolored sugars. The three colors associated with Mardi Gras represent ...
Color of the day: Lavender Incense of the day: Narcissus The Celtic calendar denotes today as King Frost Day, who reigned with the Queen of the Snowflakes. Decorate your home and work spaces with representations of winter, icicles, and snowflakes. If you're in a cold climate, go ice skating, attend a hockey game, build a snowman, or go cross-country skiing-or sit inside by the fire with a cup of cocoa and watch the snow fall outside. If you're in a warm climate, eat ice cream or build an ice ...
Color of the day: Gold Incense of the day: Hyacinth Winter can make you sluggish, even after three cups of coffee. This spell can help you toss off that groggy feeling and take on those projects you're too tired to do. Take a brisk bath, and add a few drops of a citrus essential oil or some mint. Inhale deeply. These stimulate circulation and brain activity. When you step out of the tub, give yourself a brisk rubdown with your towel, or use a body brush to stimulate circulation. After you have ...
