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Saturday is ruled by Saturn, whom astrologers call the taskmaster of life, the teacher of the hard lessons in our lives. Saturnus is one of the oldest Roman gods, originally a ruler of fertility (in both fields and households), wealth, and periodic renewal. Although his lessons can seem challenging, there's no need to be afraid of this god. Keep the idea of renewal in mind. If you are facing a hard lesson or have recently learned a hard lesson, invoke Saturn for help: "Mighty Saturn, Lord of ...
In the modern world, many of us make money by working on computers. Whether programming them, servicing them, or just using them to send information, we rely on computers a lot. This poses a challenge, because technology and magic don't get along very well. They tend to short-circuit each other. Enter technomagic. This uses synthetic materials and energy instead of the nature-based kind. Metal, glass, plastic, and other humanmade things carry the spark of technomagic-and computers are ...
In the early morning, sit at your ancestral altar or before your family mantel. Concentrate on the photos of your family; focus on those who have crossed over. When you are ready to begin, clap your hands once to summon all of your genetic ancestors. While they are visiting, burn sandalwood or frankincense incense to bless them. Talk openly and freely about your hopes, dreams, fears, or troubles. Speak fondly of any ancestors you have memories of. Think back to the times you shared. Finally, ...
On January 3, 1870, construction began on the Brooklyn Bridge. Let's do a bridge-building spell. Do you have a goal that seems impossible to reach? You need a bridge! For this spell, you will need some sculpting clay, a dish of water, and some embroidery thread. Sculpt two "islands" of appropriate colors representing "today" and "goal." If your goal is wealth, then your goal island should be green. If you want romance, make it pink. Your thread should also be goal-colored. Form a pillar on ...
