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Color of the day: Brown Incense of the day: Evergreen Cast a circle, and in the center place a U.S. flag. At the four cardinal points, place three sparklers and a copy of the Declaration of Independence. Light the sparklers at sundown, and as they burn invoke your deities. Ask them for protection and support of all who defend the ideals of our country. Read the Declaration of Independence out loud. Ask that the deities protect all of our servicemen and servicewomen who are at home or on ...
Color of the day: Lavender Incense of the day: Sage Today is the Festival for Expectant Mothers. Use this auspicious day to prepare a special Witches' Ladder for a mother-to-be. Use a red cord the height of the mother. Knot the cord nine times, inserting one of the following charms into each knot: carnelian, amber, coral, rose quartz, a sprig of lavender, a sprig of chamomile, apple seeds, a charm in the shape of a heart, and a charm in the shape of a baby. As you make each knot say: Bona ...
Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Carnation There are numerous protection spells and charms cast between the days of the summer solstice (around June 21) and St. John's Day (June 24). Using the powers of fire, cast this spell to protect your home from negative energies. Burn thirteen yarrow stalks in your fireplace. When the yarrow has burned down to ash, trace a Star of Solomon with your athame. The Star of Solomon is the six-pointed star made from two triangles that represent ...
Color of the day: Coral Incense of the day: Geranium In Japan, today is Clothes Changing Day, when uniforms and clothing officially change over to summer garb. At the same time, Japanese men and women pray for physical and bodily protection on this day. Hold a small stone in your hand while you visualize a sphere of white light surrounding you. Make sure that the bubble is clear and strong and goes all the way around you, above your head and beneath your feet. When the visualization is strong ...
