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The Sun in mystical and psychic Scorpio today makes it an auspicious time to charge your tarot deck. Divide your deck into five piles: the four suits of the minor arcana and a pile of the major arcana. Pick up the suit of swords and shuffle the cards, declaring: Reveal to me by suit of air The words, thoughts, and truths laid bare. Next, pick up the suit of wands and shuffle the cards, saying: Reveal to me by suit of fire Career, ambitions, and desire. Shuffle the suit of cups, ...
This is a slightly unusual method of magical cleansing. Water is naturally magically “magnetic” and has the ability to absorb and carry energy. This quality makes it an ideal medium of cleansing. If you feel as though you need an inner cleansing—if you feel run down or agitated or are worried that someone has sent bad vibes your way—get a cup of cold water and take a swig of it, holding it in your mouth. Visualize any incorrect, harmful energy in your body being drawn to ...
Many people honor the dead at this time of year. Creating a space to acknowledge those who have passed forges a bond between yourself and the dead, allowing a meaningful magical relationship to grow. Set aside an area on your altar, or create a new altar. Find a photo of those who have passed. Think about what they enjoyed in life, and choose an object to represent this, such as a drink they loved or a tool they often used in their work. Arrange these on your altar and place a few fresh ...
As we approach astrological Samhain, when the Sun is at 15 degrees Scorpio, the veil between our world and the spirit world is already greatly thinning, making spirit communication easier. With the Sun and Mercury in Scorpio (as well as Mars, which is Scorpio’s ancient ruler), this is a beyond auspicious time to open up the lines of communication with your beloved dead. Create a special place for them and include their photo. You can add offerings of things they enjoyed in life as well as ...
