Color of the day: Brown Incense of the day: Lilac On windy moonlit autumn nights, when clouds scud across the sky, the Wild Hunt can be heard. The Wild Hunt is a ghostly cavalcade of spirits, led by the lord of the shadows as they ride from the otherworld to carry back the souls of the newly departed. As recently as the mid-twentieth century this phenomenon was reported in England. If you should be alone on such a night, light a candle and intone the following words: Riding on the night wind, ...
Color of the day: Silver Incense of the day: Hyssop At this time of year our activities turn inward. And since this is a New Moon, it would be appropriate to renew our spirit and ready the home for the quiet months ahead. With the Sun in Libra, work to create a safe, cozy haven for you and your family. Seasonal decorations are a good place to start. Mums, pumpkins, squash, and Indian corn aren't just for looks-they'll charge your environment with fertility and prosperity. Scent the home with ...
Color of the day: Gold Incense of the day: Marigold Some sense of the spiritual, and of our connection to the spiritual, adds meaning and purpose to our daily lives. You don't have to be a theist to wonder how we and everything we share Earth-space with got here. Taking that wonder into your daily life can give you a sense of creativity, awe, and responsibility. This spell is to help you connect to the mystery that is life. Go outside after dark, to a place where you are safe and where your ...
Color of the day: Blue Incense of the day: Patchouli With autumn comes harvest, especially of grains and seeds. Autumn is also the time when people start putting out birdfeeders to help wildlife get through the cold, hungry time to come. By leaving food for other creatures, we create an exchange of energy that strengthens the web of life and magic. Here is a blessing to say as you fill your feeder for the first time this season: Autumn comes calling, The winds of the fall Stir up a hunger ...