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Wednesday is named for the Anglo-Saxon deity Wodan, who is conflated with the Norse god Oðin, the ancient Greek entity Hermes, and the Roman god Mercury. Tonight is also when Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation, when the planet will be visible in a clear sky in the evening. Mercury is the god of translators, interpreters, and commerce, while Hermes is the herald of Olympus, representing communication, information, and reasoning. To help foster optimal understanding between ...
To communicate with a friendly spirit, begin by draping your altar in black. You'll also need a black candle in a holder, a pinch of culinary sage, and a dark magic mirror. If you don't have a magic mirror, try this. Place a black sheet of construction paper behind the blank glass of a picture frame. Darken the room. Sit before the mirror. Safely light the candle and sprinkle the sage around the candleholder. Call to the spirit: To the spirit, (say the spirit's name), I must speak.It is you ...
If you feel you're the subject of a curse, this spell may help. You'll need a beverage glass, one teaspoon of salt, about one cup of water, a plain white sheet of paper, and a blue ink pen. First, mix the salt and the water in the glass. Stir until the salt dissolves. Set aside. On the paper, write why you believe you're cursed—a string of bad luck, etc. If you think you know who cursed you, write their name. You are not going to curse them! This is not a revenge spell. However, you may ...
I enjoy having a dedicated workspace for my rites and spells. Spaces gain power when they are used consistently. However, there are times when it is necessary to change a current altar's location due to a move, or to reconfigure personal space due to the season/sabbat. When I have done this in the past, I have always consecrated my altar prior to using it again. When I consecrate my altar, I ensure that I have all the elements represented within the space. I make sure I have incense for air, ...
