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9-11-09 Color of the day: Rose Incense of the day: Cypress The planet Mercury rules the sign Gemini, which is the sign the Moon is in all day. Mercury embodies magic, trade, study, and communication. The following simple spell, which can really be performed any day (gender notwithstanding), is for both communication and psychic sight. Hail Mercury! Get your favorite stick of eyeliner and lipstick (or purchase them if you're not accustomed to wearing them). Place them on your altar, cast a ...
Color of the day: Black Incense of the day: Bayberry If you feel your home has a buildup of negative energy, this spell will help re-align it for positive energy. Gather frankincense and myrrh incense and a mixture of salt water in a spray bottle. Walk through each room and spray the water three times, then smudge the area with incense. Say this chant each time you're in a new room: Here and now, I work this spell Cast well, where I dwell Scent and brew Purify through With harm to none May it ...
Color of the day: Pink Incense of the day: Orchid This Full Moon night begins the Celtic month of Muin, or Vine, which represents the powers of prophecy. Take a dark-colored bowl of water outside and add a pinch of sea salt, blessing it under the Full Moon. Shining mirror, white moonflower Please bless this dish of sea Fill the water with your power Share prophecy's gifts with me. Take the bowl inside in a dark room lit by only two tealights. Set the candles on each side of the bowl in such a ...
Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Lilac Today the first "Black Cow," or root beer float, was served in 1893. To find your sweet light when you feel like you're in the middle of the dark sea, gather a dark-colored bowl, a towel, water, and some floating candles in your favorite colors. Use patchouli incense for grounding and deep inner sight. Turn out all the lights, making sure there's a little ambient light. Place the bowl on the towel. Pour water into the bowl and dip your hands ...
