The festival of Neptunalia began on this day, as did the Egyptian Dog Days. Celebrate by asking Neptune to ensure that all dogs, especially strays, have access to water. Anoint a blue candle with eucalyptus oil and consecrate it to both Anubis and Neptune. Light it and ask them both to assist you in a meditation on all dogs having access to water. It might sound silly, but have a bowl of water ready and lap at it like a dog, imagining that all dogs around the world can find water. Feel the ...
Three red candles and a bouquet of red roses help to focus the energy of this spell. As you light the candles and arrange the flowers, chant with a firm voice: Earth and Air, Water and Fire, please bring me my heart's desire. True of heart and fair of face, near to me will find a place. Warm and loving everlasting, for my same species I am casting. This last line was added to an old spell because a friend of mine did a working and wound up with a true, loyal, beautiful dog! ...
Today is the dark of the Moon. The Moon will not be seen at all in the sky, this is the time of dark magic and mystery, and a perfect time to call on Hecate, the patron of witches and sorcerers, to see what lessons she may have for us. Her symbols are keys, cauldrons, and the crossroads. Don't be surprised if you notice howling dogs when you call upon Hecate. They sense when she is near. Tonight, as darkness falls, light a purple candle and call on the goddess of the Crossroads and ...
A great way to enhance your dream interpretations is to spend the day being hyper-observant of anything symbolic in your waking life. For example, if you're walking down a street and you see a barking dog, what does that represent to you? Is it a warning? We say a dog is "man's best friend," so could it represent a friend in trouble? Or a "yappy" aspect of yourself? If the weather is prominent, is it stormy? Do you sometimes feel over- emotional? Do you see a dilapidated house? Houses ...