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Color of the day: Maroon Incense of the day: Frankincense This is a day of festivals and fun before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Also known as Shrove Tuesday, it is a day of confession. To observe this day, burn a light sweet copal incense and announce what you wish to change in your life. Decorate your altar with colorful cloth, ribbons, beads, or glitter. If you wish, invite friends in and let them wear masks or other finery. Serve wine and appetizers. As the day winds down and ...
Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Evergreen February is famous for cold, dreary weather that saps energy and makes the mind numb. This spell heats our productivity back up and releases the workday blues. Build a small fire in your cauldron. Write down each symptom on separate slips of paper-for instance, "low energy" or "weariness." As you write the words, channel that emotion through your arm and onto the paper. Throw them into the fire and say: Begone all feelings of boredom and ...
Color of the day: Purple Incense of the day: Sandalwood Even though it may still feel like winter, life is stirring in the earth. Use this special day to honor the elements and get in touch with nature. Since the Moon is full tonight, try to perform this ritual near a window where the moonlight can shine through, or outdoors if weather permits. You will need a stone of your choice (and/or a handful of clean soil), a leaf, a feather, a container of water, and a candle. Light the candle and ...
Today is the feast day of Saint Vincent, patron saint of wine and vinegar makers. To dispel negativity in yourself and others, on this morning fill a jar with a cup of cider vinegar and a tablespoon of sea salt. Cover and set the jar in a window to absorb the Sun's protective energies. At night, prepare a bath in which you add the Sun-enhanced vinegar solution. Burn four white candles in the four directions surrounding your tub. Allow yourself to soak for at least twenty minutes, visualizing ...
