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Today is the dark of the Moon. The Moon will not be seen at all in the sky, this is the time of dark magic and mystery, and a perfect time to call on Hecate, the patron of witches and sorcerers, to see what lessons she may have for us. Her symbols are keys, cauldrons, and the crossroads. Don't be surprised if you notice howling dogs when you call upon Hecate. They sense when she is near. Tonight, as darkness falls, light a purple candle and call on the goddess of the Crossroads and ...
Historically a day dedicated to Mediterranean Earth Mother goddesses such as Thea and Cybele, it's a perfect time to bring out your brewing pots. Whether for kitchen or magical work of other varieties, pots are the containers of our conjuring in the material realm, the symbolic wombs we tend and care for in order to birth our creations. To bless these tools, take them outdoors and put them on the Earth, upside down. Create a paste of water and soil, adding a drop of your own blood if you ...
March is a time of the year when anything can and does happen. Some days are warm. You can soak up the Sun, and feel the promises of the summer stirring in your heart. Other days, an icy wind can chill you and have you clutching a jacket close. It's enchanting to watch daffodils and crocuses push their way up, proving that once again, life has reclaimed the Earth. It's an exciting time of change, heralding in the Vernal Equinox. Trees have begun to produce small, smooth buds on their bare ...
Water is an element of transformation. It constantly shifts from cloud to rain, river to vapor, trickle to ice. It carries the energy of change in all its forms. By harnessing the power of water, you can work to manifest desired changes in your life. For this spell you need a clean, resealable glass bottle and some glitter. Go outside on a cold, sunny day and find some icicles. Hold the bottle underneath and icicle to catch the meltwater as it drips. Then say: Water clear and ...
