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The legend of four thieves vinegar tells of four thieves who each contributed to a vinegar mixture, drank it together, and survived a local plague. Your own four thieves vinegar will be useful for all kinds of spellwork. You’ll need:* 4 of your favorite fragrant or fiery herbs or spices (such as allspice, cayenne, cinnamon, dried peppers, peppercorns, rosemary, sage, tarragon, etc.)* 1 cup vinegar* 1 pint-size Mason jar* 5 garlic cloves Crush or break the hard peppers and spices. Chop ...
Water is essential to all life and has a regular use in every kind of spellcraft. Collecting sacred or special waters from various locations and charging them before use just adds to their oomph. Begin by keeping a couple of small bottles or vials tucked into your purse, glove box, backpack, etc., so you’ll always be ready to collect. Take samples of waters that have meaning to you: for instance, water from wells or springs, samples of rivers and oceans visited, rainwater that falls ...
At this time of year, the weather is usually warm and the world can feel vibrant and alive. Despite the pace of life picking up, we can still feel sluggish. If that is the case, this potion can be a nice energy boost without caffeine. You will need:* 1 cup peppermint tea* 1 cup apple juice* 1 sprig fresh rosemary* 1 cup club soda or seltzer water Make the peppermint tea first and allow it to cool completely before combining it with the rest of the ingredients. Once everything is combined and ...
Mint has long been associated with wealth and prosperity. Any mint will do for this tea. You can purchase mint tea bags or make your own. Simply prepare it according to package directions, or use your own dried leaves and steep them in hot water for several minutes (depending on the desired taste), then strain. While the infusion is steeping, visualize prosperity filling your life in every way. Imagine that the leaves contain an elixir of wealth, and it seeps into the water, creating a potion ...
