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Today is Setsubun, a Shinto observance of spring. For luck in this belief system, like in many, beans play an important role. Today’s magickal work involves numerology, beans, and a chant. First, lightly roast two cups of beans in a cast-iron pot over a fire outdoors or on a cookie sheet in the oven set at 350 degrees F. The type of beans is of your choosing but should align with your ancestry, preferred recipes, or options available in the pantry. For example, as an African American, I ...
Today in 1845, Edgar Allan Poe published his poem “The Raven.” Ravens are considered to be very powerful magic. Some cultures see them as positive, while others view them as harbingers of doom. When I lived in England, it was said that a raven landing on your house was good luck. This spell invites good raven magic into your home. You’ll need a feather duster (preferably black, like the raven) and some fresh basil—the supermarket should have both. Tear the basil leaves ...
Cast this spell on New Year’s Day to manifest good luck throughout the year ahead. You’ll need a calendar, a blue ink pen, and a bell. Place the calendar before you, then close your eyes and take some deep breaths to help you relax before you begin. When you’re ready, pick up the pen. Turn to each month of the calendar and think about what you want that month to bring. Choose a keyword or symbol to represent your wish for each month, and inscribe it on the calendar page ...
Relationships can fray, and we may find ourselves moving away emotionally from people we truly care about. Luckily, with a little bit of magick, we can fix the relationships that are important to us. For this spell you will need two pieces of string (or rope) long enough that they can be tied together. Place the two pieces of string in front of you and designate one as yourself and the other as the person you are having trouble with. Hold the “you” piece of string and visualize ...
