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Each spring the moisture of the earth takes to beading itself on every living breath and the fresh mornings are made sweet with the drops of dew that linger. Having an early morning roll in the dew while in full ritual garb may draw a few strange looks from the neighbors, but it is awfully good fun. As the robe absorbs the fresh waters of life, try to imagine brand-new magical adventures and talents emerging from the rituals in which you will wear your robes. Feel the elements as they cradle ...
Today is known as Flora Day in Helston, Cornwall, England. Locals dance the Fer dance, from the old Cornish word fer, which means "rejoicing." Celebrating the abundance of bright flowers and the full return of spring, locals rejoice and formally dance four times throughout the day, circling through their village, their footsteps bringing good luck. Today, use your footsteps to cast a spell for luck, rejoicing in the beauty of spring flowers in your area. Make time for a Saturday afternoon ...
Air magic is especially powerful during the months of spring. Air is the realm of thoughts and visions, and because all magic begins with thought, air governs new beginnings. Ask the energies of air to assist you in any spells that deal with communication, education, travel, or creativity. Some symbols for air you might use in spellwork are feathers, bubbles, kites, wind chimes, smoke, and words. Use wind magic as an aspect of air. The cold north wind is a good time to deal with the physical ...
A New Moon in spring is the time for amazing new beginnings. It is a time for drawing, attracting, and seeding. Diana, goddess of the waxing and New Moon, will work with you as you plant seeds for summer's abundance-literally and symbolically. In the mundane world, soak your seeds tonight for planting tomorrow in tiny peat pots. These seeds will produce this summer's harvest. In the magical realm, state your clear intention of what you want to seed, sprout, grow, blossom, and come to fruit in ...
