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During any regular ritual, use an edible incense, such as sage or cinnamon-anything that can be used in cooking. Afterward, save the remains of the candle you used to the element of fire, some incense for air, some water (water), and pinch of the salt used for earth. Assemble these magical ingredients with your cooking ingredients and say: "May the balance of ritual be brought to my home and family as we eat this meal." (Modify the words for your own intention and living situation.) Add the ...
Since it has been proven that there were no snakes driven out of Ireland by Saint Patrick-that was merely a metaphor for (almost) driving out Irish Paganism-I feel that this day is an ideal time to work a spell to reveal truth that has been covered up by lies or distortion from others. To cast this spell, light a white candle and burn an incense made of equal parts powdered deer's tongue, calamus, and licorice root on an incense charcoal, and meditate. Concentrate on what you want revealed ...
The holidays are over and the decorations are down, and now it is time to clean up your computer. Be sure your virus protection is up to date and your subscription is current; if not, it's time to purchase the new anti-virus software of your choice. Make sure your files are backed up, because it is not a matter of if your computer will die, but when. Also, be sure to clean your computer. Open it up and get all the dush bunnies that will block your air flow and cause the machine to overheat. ...
Some people believe that hostile forces walk among us between Samhain and Yule. Ghosts and spirits may not always be friendly. Living people may not be friendly, either. Here's one way to protect yourself. In your imagination, see yourself standing erect. Now see a golden ray coming out of your solar plexus. It looks like golden aluminun foil. Because in magic we can be inside and outside a vision at the same time, stretch the foil so it's as tall as you are. Stretch it another two feet. ...
