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When the winter winds arrived, we drew our necks down, bundled up, and became guarded against the cold. As the winter weather begins to show signs of easing up, let’s do a thawing spell to release and awaken the frozen parts of ourselves. This spell is best done indoors. Standing in a safe and private space, gaze down at your feet. Say: I thaw what holds me stuck in place.Place your hands on your belly. Say:I thaw the anger I have held so tight.Place your hands over your heart. Say:I ...
For some people, winter is grueling, with long, dark days and very cold weather. For others, it is more foggy, damp, and dreary. The advent of spring opens new windows of magickal possibilities, represented beautifully by the unfurling of new bright green leaves and flowers. Today is just the day to engage with flowers, as it is Plant a Flower Day. Narcissus is a readily available, heady-scented harbinger of spring. Moreover, its aromatic possibilities in the home are endless. Its scent has a ...
Many of us have a tendency to hibernate during the winter, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. But as the weather warms and spring approaches, now is a good time to reach out to folks you might not have seen or talked to for a while. Is there a friend or family member who has been showing up in your thoughts or dreams? Perhaps there is someone about whom you have been thinking, “I should really check on so-and-so” or “I really should stop by one of these days.” ...
Spring is a season of sniffles and chills. After the long winter, everyone wants to run outside as soon as the weather warms, even if it’s nippy and raining. Some people can’t wait to start gardening, no matter how dank and soggy the ground is. That often leads to a lot of folks catching cold. For this healing spell, brew a cup of hot tea. Echinacea boosts the immune system but lacks a pleasing taste. Add lemon (for vitamin C), peppermint (to soothe coughing), or ginger (warming) ...
