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At the end of the growing season, garden plants are pulled up or cut down. The earth is tilled under for the winter. Now is a good time to apply compost, giving it time to break down prior to spring planting. You can spread the compost pile from the garden, gathered during summer. You can buy compost. In autumn, it's actually acceptable to spread fresh manure. In fact, that often costs less than finished compost, and it will decompose enough to be safe by the time planting season rolls ...
One of the most popular tokens of autumn, Indian corn is a very good spell ingredient to use for attracting prosperity, protection, or general good luck. This spell helps attract and keep good luck. You'll need one ear of Indian corn with the husk, yellow or lightblue yarn, and a piece of yellow or orange fabric. For a moment, handle the corn. Look at its colors, and silently give thanks to the indigenous people of the Americas who developed corn, the mother of all grains. Next, fold the husk ...
In Rome, the rite of the October Horse was celebrated today. A chariot race was held after which the right-hand horse of the winning team was slaughtered, and its blood used to bless the Forum, and farmers' fields. The sacrifice of the strongest beast was meant to produce a good harvest. Today, skip the animal sacrifice, but make an offering in favor of good harvest, no matter where you live. Make dinner, setting aside a plate of what you ate. Pour a glass of what you drank-wine works well. At ...
Grief can paralyze us and prevent us from living. When you feel you're ready to move on, try this spell; you are the only one who can set yourself free from pain and sorrow. You'll need the Five of Cups card from the tarot, as many candles as you wish in cheery colors, an old key you don't need, and a glass of sweet red wine. Put the card in the reversed position on your altar, and light the candles. Hold the key above the flames; in your imagination, see the key turning in a lock and opening a ...
