On this date in La Paz, Bolivia, begins the monthlong celebration of Alasitas. The main figure honored during this event is Ekeko, a god of abundance. Ekeko is depicted as a man carrying money and household items related to abundance. If presented with wheat, he provides a good harvest. If he is presented with money, the household will prosper. Miniature items are sold at the festival. These items are exchanged as gifts to bring specific types of abundance. It is believed that if you are ...
Today is Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ, from whom the holiday gets its name. Whether or not you were raised a Christian, you probably celebrate this time with gift giving. It is said that three wise men traveled a long distance to bring the new child gifts, but you don’t have to spend a lot of money on frankincense and myrrh in order to celebrate the holiday. While it is always nice to have a fancy wrapped box under your Christmas (or Yule) tree, remember that there are ...
If you’ve ever found something— a penny on the ground with a special date, money when you needed it, a long-lost object—it got to your hand or entered your orbit somehow. Magic comes in all forms, and sometimes we are the means by which it is delivered. What small object in your possession calls to be released and put into the hands of someone who needs it or would be uplifted by it? Find your object ( keep it small) and carry it with you when you’re out and about. Wait ...
People often use technology as a means to prosperity. These days most folks carry a smartphone or tablet with which they can access financial resources. They do a lot of shopping online too. This has pros and cons. It’s convenient, but it can be a weakness. It can also offer a line of attraction for your magic. For this spell you will need your smartphone or other favorite device. You will also need a length of black yarn and a length of green yarn, in any synthetic fiber. (Match the ...