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In May, all growing things are pulsing with the life force. This love spell taps into that power. You’ll need the following items:* 2 red taper candles in holders* A few drops of almond oil* A pinch each of basil, cinnamon, and clove* A small square piece of red fabric* Red ribbon First, rub the oil onto each candle, then set each candle in a holder. Combine the herbs in the center of the fabric, and tie the corners together with ribbon. Safely light the candles. Hold the herb bundle ...
People usually think of Valentine’s Day as a holiday of lust and romance, but love is so much more than those things. There are many more kinds of love, platonic as well as carnal. Today is a good time to celebrate them as well. You will need a piece of parchment paper, a pen, ink, and a ribbon. Use Dove’s Blood magical ink if you have it. Otherwise, use ordinary ink in a color you associate with love. On one side of the paper, write down all the kinds of love you can think of: ...
Taking a moment to acknowledge a relationship that is going strong can be a wonderful way to honor that partnership. For this spell, gather these items:* A bowl of rose petals (dry or fresh)* 2 white tealight candles in holders* A lighter or matches Sitting with your partner, hold the bowl of rose petals out to them so they can dip their hands in and rub the petals between their fingers. Then have them hold the bowl for you as you do the same. Set the bowl down, and smell the aroma on each ...
Since it is apple season and these special fruits are known to be otherworldly reservoirs of magical power, they can offer us assistance in important work such as healing or finding love. An apple, when cut through the middle, usually holds a natural pentacle of five points to hold its seeds. This is perhaps one of the reasons that the fruit is linked to witchcraft. In any event, a quick, effective spell to draw love requires only a single apple. Hold an apple with both hands and think of ...
