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Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Honeysuckle As the weather becomes warmer and the world of nature comes to life, we are powerfully drawn to the outside world. Once spring has come, we are able to travel around much more than during the long months of winter. When setting out for a nature walk or a long journey, call upon the old gods with this magical charm and prayer: May the gods bless the pathway on which I pass, and the Earth beneath my feet. Bless the things of my desire ...
Color of the day: Topaz Incense of the day: Lilac March is the traditional month for sowing seeds. Therefore, it is a perfect time to plant the magical seeds of things we would like to see grow in the coming season. Fill a small iron cauldron with soil, and moisten the soil with sacred water. Make three small indentations in the soil. Quiet your mind, and clearly visualize the magical wish you would like to create. Take flower seeds, nuts, beans, or kernels of grain, and breathe your prayers ...
Color of the day: Brown Incense of the day: Lavender On this day, the Romans celebrated Parentalia by honoring their deceased ancestors. Honor your dead by visiting their graves with gifts of food and flowers, or by making an ancestral altar with photos of your departed relatives. Whether you're at the gravesite or at your altar, light a new candle and quiet your mind. Begin with a prayer to your ancestors, asking them if they have a message for you. Meditate for twenty minutes. When you ...
Color of the day: Topaz Incense of the day: Gardenia Since this is the last Wednesday of the year, it is a good day to communicate to the divine what you wish for during the coming year. Perform this spell at sunrise on the Wednesday closest to the New Year. Light a yellow candle and call upon Mercury, messenger of the gods. Write your wishes in the form of affirmations on clean white paper. This may be in the form of a spell, prayer, or letter. After you write the spell, cut a pomegranate and ...
