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There is a saying “April showers bring May flowers.” The saying, however, doesn’t specify which flowers or what you should do to make the most of that abundant May energy. I suggest turning your attention to flowering herbs, which can be made into healing teas, tinctures, and ointments and, of course, used for magic. Which herbs are in flower will vary depending on where you live, but you can either plant them in your yard or garden on purpose or take a walk and see what has ...
May Day is a highly significant day on many pagan paths, including Hoodoo. One of Hoodoo’s original informants reported on a washing ritual that has come to be known as Edward Marshall’s May Day Wash. His rite was designed for the Mississippi River, but a river (or other natural body of water) near you will do, if you have strong intentions. In Hoodoo, it is believed that running water, as in a river, can cleanse, protect, and banish ill health and the problems that cause them. ...
Bandages protect cuts and scrapes on our bodies from the outside world as we heal. They’re also blank canvases that we can use to help the healing process move a little faster. For this spell you’ll need a clear quartz crystal, a pen, paper, and a bandage. Hold the crystal in one hand and imagine your wound is all healed up. Feel how good that would be. Write down four words that describe that feeling. Convert them into symbols, and combine the symbols to create a sigil. Meditate ...
Today is World Health Day, a day to bring attention to global health issues. Mental health is often disregarded as a true health issue. Today we can work toward creating more mental stability for those in the world who need it. On your altar, set up a white and a green candle. The white candle represents the mental and spiritual self, and the green candle is to promote health and wellness. First, light the green candle, saying: This candle representsthe power to heal. Next, light the white ...
