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Color of the day: Blue Incense of the day: Ivy New Moons are effective as a way of closing the business of the last month and opening the business of the new month. As a monthly time between times, it's fitting to petition gods that are dark archetypes or between-time gods. Thresholds and windows are of particular importance: sweep them out as a symbol of "sweeping out the old" in your home. One ritual you can perform honors the Roman god of the past and future. The Roman god Janus is ...
Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Vanilla Before Mars was a god of war, he was a god of agriculture and protection. March is his month and an ideal time to call upon his powers of protection. In a small dish combine any three of the following: cinnamon, ginger, allspice, the thorns of a hawthorn, or the root of bloodroot. Concentrate on protection and free will as you blend your spell ingredients. If possible, perform this ritual outdoors, and if it's windy that's even better. In a ...
Color of the day: Topaz Incense of the day: Lilac March is the traditional month for sowing seeds. Therefore, it is a perfect time to plant the magical seeds of things we would like to see grow in the coming season. Fill a small iron cauldron with soil, and moisten the soil with sacred water. Make three small indentations in the soil. Quiet your mind, and clearly visualize the magical wish you would like to create. Take flower seeds, nuts, beans, or kernels of grain, and breathe your prayers ...
Color of the day: Black Incense of the day: Bayberry Create a personal protection zone around yourself as needed. You will need a bottle of your favorite shampoo and essential oil in one of the following scents: cedar, frankincense, lavender, or pine. All of these are not only protective, but also possess beneficial aromatherapy properties. You will also need a small tiger's-eye stone. Add seven drops of your chosen essential oil to the shampoo bottle and anoint the tiger's-eye as well. Tilt ...
