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In England, this day is known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday. It’s the time of feasting before the Lenten sacrifices. Flat, crepe-like pancakes with fresh lemon juice and sprinkled sugar are eaten. This spell blesses the place where food is prepared and where people often gather together. You’ll need a new broom (I like an old-fashioned corn broom for this, but any broom will do), lavender oil, and salt. In the morning, rub lavender oil where the whisks of the broom join the ...
Imbolc traditionally begins at sundown on February 1. With many parts of the world still coated in rain or snow, we honor this changing of the seasons with the glowing of a candle flame. For this spell you will need a tealight candle, some sprigs of greenery if you have any available (to help with atmosphere), and a clean space on your windowsill. On the windowsill place the tealight and greenery. Safely light your candle and say: Around the world, winter istaking its last breaths,And ...
Today in 1845, Edgar Allan Poe published his poem “The Raven.” Ravens are considered to be very powerful magic. Some cultures see them as positive, while others view them as harbingers of doom. When I lived in England, it was said that a raven landing on your house was good luck. This spell invites good raven magic into your home. You’ll need a feather duster (preferably black, like the raven) and some fresh basil—the supermarket should have both. Tear the basil leaves ...
One powerful way to increase good fortune is to take time each day to focus on what is working well in your life. It’s easy to fixate on what we don’t like or are trying to change, but sometimes this can lead to getting mired in a “not-working” mindset where we’re more in tune with what we don’t want and less aware of what we do. For one week, spend time in the morning or evening writing down three things that are working in your life, and be specific. These ...
