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Color of the day: Blue Incense of the day: Violet Now is a time of festive activities centered on presents, food, and gathering with friends and family. Why not make an orange pomander that captures the scent of the season for yourself and a friend? To make two pomanders, you will need two oranges, one-quarter cup of whole cloves, ribbon, and three tablespoons each of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Combine the ground spices and set the mixture aside. Stud the cloves into the ...
Color of the day: Lavender Incense of the day: Myrrh December 4 is feast day for Pallas Athena, Chango, and St. Barbara. All three of these are associated with warriors and offer protection against lightning. This protection can be extended to include protection from fire, explosions, and sudden deaths of all sorts, including on the battlefield. The Greek goddess Athena is the patroness of not simply war but also of strategy. Like her Roman counterpart, Minerva, she is also associated with ...
Color of the day: Black Incense of the day: Juniper Black is the color most commonly associated with protection. The use of black stones, black candles, and black clothes are associated with protection spells. I like keeping a piece of irradiated smoky quartz near my front door to keep out any unwelcome intruders. Plant holy thistle (Silybum marinanum L.) around the house to turn away thieves. This herb is most commonly found in California, but in cooler climates, plant it in a large container ...
Color of the day: Ivory Incense of the day: Maple The New Moon in Scorpio occurs just as we are about to leave this particular Sun sign. What have you learned about your own darkness in these last weeks? This Plutonian sign holds knowledge, magic, and power, but here is also found intensity, passion and sometimes even a recognition of our own cruelty. Sit in the darkness, by the light of a single candle, and ask yourself: What part of yourself are you afraid for the world to see? How do you ...
