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Color of the day: Gray Incense of the day: Frankincense If you've never worked with a black scrying mirror, this dark half of the year is a good time to start. Find a picture frame (81⁄2 x 11 inches is a good size) that you like. Take out the glass. Wash it with a tincture of mugwort and dry it thoroughly. Paint the back of the glass a flat black and let dry thoroughly. Slide the glass back into the frame, black side to the back, and consecrate it in your tradition. Light one candle on ...
Color of the day: Silver Incense of the day: Basil You've already gotten your house ready for winter. The windows are insulated, drafts blocked, appropriate fuel laid in, and so forth. But you hear that cold, cold wind gnawing at the eaves, and you still shiver. So what can you do, magically, to make the house feel warmer? You'll need a red candle, preferably scented with cinnamon. Light the candle and focus on its flame. Imagine a bubble of red light surrounding your home, and say: Let the ...
Color of the day: Orange Incense of the day: Lilac The holidays are coming up, and this is the time of year to get your house ready for company and good times. Many pine cleaners actually contain pine oil, which is good for clearing negativity. Add some pine oil to rinse water for the bathroom and kitchen floors to draw off negativity. Use only on floors where babies will not be crawling. Add lavender to rinse water for drapes and curtains; it will leave a scent that promotes a feeling of calm ...
Color of the day: Blue Incense of the day: Ylang-ylang Short of enrolling in charm school, what can a modern Witch do to increase her personal charisma? This spell is one answer. You will need rosemary oil, a hairbrush, a red candle, a magnet, and something for etching, such as an athame. Light the red candle. Dab a tiny bit of the oil onto your palms and smooth it onto your hair. Brush your hair at least fifty strokes while chanting: I radiate charm and grace. My aura reflects my smiling ...
