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Color of the day: Silver Incense of the day: Hyssop At this time of year our activities turn inward. And since this is a New Moon, it would be appropriate to renew our spirit and ready the home for the quiet months ahead. With the Sun in Libra, work to create a safe, cozy haven for you and your family. Seasonal decorations are a good place to start. Mums, pumpkins, squash, and Indian corn aren't just for looks-they'll charge your environment with fertility and prosperity. Scent the home with ...
Color of the day: Purple Incense of the day: Carnation The Autumn Equinox is a few days away. It's time to be thinking about putting together a ritual of celebration for Mabon. The first part of creating a ritual is to write a statement of purpose. This is to voice the intention of your rite and perhaps what you hope to accomplish. It can be a dedication of sorts, or it can be an introduction that is as simple as a general welcome. You may choose to use astrological correspondences or simply ...
Color of the day: Rose Incense of the day: Vanilla Chinese magical tradition recognizes five elements: earth, metal, wood, fire, and water. Metal relates to the colors gold and silver, the west, meticulous behavior, sense of smell, and spicy flavors or fragrances. Working with metal improves your relation with the elemental spirits of machinery. To commune with metal elementals, you'll need a fan and a stick of spicy incense such as cinnamon, clove, or sandalwood. You can work this in your ...
Color of the day: Ivory Incense of the day: Clary sage In a small saucepan combine one cup of cider, one stick of cinnamon, and nine whole cloves. Heat until the mixture is warm and fragrant. Remove from the heat, let cool slightly, and stir clockwise while saying: "Cider strengthen me, cinnamon protect me, clove cleanse me." Pour the potion into an earthenware bowl. After dark, pour the mixture around the garden or home. Speak this charm: I have brewed this potion With my hand, To protect my ...
