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Today is about new beginnings. The new moon in conjunction with a solar eclipse heralds the entrance of wild cards into your life that will force you to a new level. Embrace it while you can. This is a very special time and is perfect for moving ahead with projects and plans or even for triggering epiphanies. But be prepared: these days can be disruptive. To open yourself to the benefits, go outside at the time of the eclipse (please be careful not to look at the sun without proper ...
Robigalia is the ancient feast day for the protection of crops. Unfortunately some rituals for this day (and many others) have fallen out of favor due to the unsavory inclusion of animal sacrifice. Tonight's full moon adds to the power of rituals performed for a healthy growing season. For those with home gardens, or farms of any size, who choose to include Robigus in today's castings, consider this substitute: animal crackers. Add these tasty cookies in the shape(s) of the animal(s) of your ...
On April 20, 1939, Billie Holiday recorded the civil rights song "Strange Fruit" about the racially motivated hangings of black men in the South, so today is a day to do a transformation spell. The herb rosemary is used ritually for many things, including grieving, healing, memory, protection, release, rituals for the dead, and transformation. Make a batch of simple biscuits, sprinkling the tops with rosemary and a pinch of sea salt. As they bake, meditate on worldwide civil rights ...
Saturday afternoons can be times of reflection and a good time to reinforce the protection in your home. You should do a major working annually to protect your home and family. Reinforce your home protection spells at least once a month. Make sure the mirrors on your windows that reflect negative energy away from your home are clean. Make sure the pentacles you drew in chalk on your windows and doors are reinforced. A special protection mix can be made with dragon's blood and mugwort mixed ...
