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The fire element spreads its symbolic colors over the trees when their leaves change in autumn. It is an element we need more and more as the weather cools. Some people have a woodstove, a fireplace, or a firepit. For them, autumn is a time to cut and haul firewood or order a load to be delivered. Here is a spell to keep your woodpile safe from pests or moisture and maximize the energy from it. You will need a stick of incense, preferably a woody scent such as pine, cedar, or sandalwood. You ...
Now that we’re past the autumn equinox, the shortening of the days is palpable. Even if your region doesn’t see snow, the weather is likely cooler and rainier, and you may be noticing that the sun sets earlier, bringing lengthening periods of darkness. In many Western magical traditions, the autumn corresponds to the element of water, which is associated with mystery, depth, intuition, and feeling. To make the most of the deepening, contemplative season, attune to the element of ...
I drive less in the winter because of the hazards of the road. But with spring now fully in blossom and the snow finally gone, it’s time to start journeying again. Before you travel, take time to bless your vehicle, bless the journey, and bless the inhabitants of your vehicle. Whether the vehicle is a car, truck, motorcycle, boat, canoe, kayak, or bicycle, use this blessing before departing. Lay your hands upon the vehicle and say: I bless this vessel with love and light,That she may ...
By this time of year, most people are tired of the winter cold and are ready for spring to arrive. Since spring is still a few weeks away, we can harness the energy of this last bit of winter to remove a problem or obstacle from our lives. Create a symbol of the problem you wish to remove, or write down the problem on a piece of paper and fold it into a small square, making each fold away from you. If you live where there is snow, gather some into a freezersafe container (with a lid) and bring ...
