In the flurry of the season before Yule, it is a good time to do a welcoming spell for your hearth and home. Begin by cleaning a room you wish to use to entertain in the near future. Once done, sweep round it thrice in a clockwise fashion while chanting: In this room where friends will meet, happy thoughts each heart complete. When finished, sprinkle salt water in every corner, proceeding clockwise while chanting: In this room let peaceful chords strike the tone of every word. Bring in a ...
The feast of Saint Catherine is rich with old custom, a day when unmarried women (called Catterns) are honored. The friends of the unmarried Catterns often make for them outrageous hats, traditionally of yellow and green color, which they are supposed to wear for the entire day. For those unhappy with their single status, Saint Catherine has a longer track record than Internet dating for finding mates. You can make a Cattern cake today by adding 4 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons of caraway ...
Whether you consider today a lucky day or not, it's a good day for magic. Feminine energy is high; Venus rules over pleasure and emotions. Do something for yourself today that makes you happy, either alone or with friends. Invoke the blessings of Venus by lighting one pink candle and one green candle and decorating your personal space or altar with a bouquet of flowers. Goddess of beauty and love, your gentle gifts govern this day; Bring harmony into my life, let love lead the way. ...
If you've ever lost touch with an old friend, try this spell to help bring them back into communication with you again. If you can, find a picture of them; if not, just write their name. You'll need a plain magnet, which you can usually pick up in a craft store. Paint the magnet yellow with a purple planetary Mercury symbol in the middle. Sign your name on the other side. Now stick the photo or name to your fridge with your Mercury magnet. My dear old friend, we have lost track, If you also ...