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Color of the day: Yellow Incense of the day: Coriander The origins of mincemeat pie go back to the Egyptians, who baked this pastry in the shape of a little coffin to honor Osiris on the winter solstice. The Crusaders brought mincemeat back with them to Europe in the eleventh century, and it became the traditional Yuletide treat. In the seventeenth century, the Puritans tried their best to outlaw the pies, calling them "idolatry in crust." It is said that for every slice of mincemeat pie that ...
Color of the day: Turquoise Incense of the day: Sandalwood Candles hold a magic and mystery for us like few other things. Work with candle magic today and make your dreams come true. With a pen or pencil, inscribe your wishes into a green or gold candle. Anoint the entire candle with the essential oil of cinnamon or jasmine and sprinkle nutmeg over the oil. Ask the spirits of the nutmeg, oil, and the herbs used to create the oil for their assistance in bringing you joyful abundance. Light the ...
Color of the day: Gray Incense of the day: Sage For this spell, light some green and gold candles anointed with cinnamon oil. Also, burn some cinnamon, frankincense, and myrrh incense on charcoal. Take five shiny new pennies and hold them in your dominant hand and chant: When I give away these pennies I see, more money will come to me. So mote it be. Visualize money being given to you in many forms, like cash, checks, or gifts. When the spell is finished, give the pennies away by buying ...
Color of the day: Topaz Incense of the day: Musk In early September, our lives become rushed while the colors of fall begin to make their very brief appearance. If we are not careful, we will miss them. To slow down and notice them, create a small ritual. In a saucepan, simmer together one quart apple cider or juice (sacred connection to the Goddess) with two cinnamon sticks (spiritual connection) and eight cloves (love and purity), three-quarters of a cup of lemon juice (for friendship with ...
