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Lucina was an early Italian goddess of light who became an aspect of Juno or Diana. Saint Lucy was a fourth-century Sicilian girl who consecrated her virginity to God and was martyred. Vikings liked the stories they heard about Lucy while they were conquering Sicily and northern Italy and took them home. Before the calendar was reformed, Lucy’s feast day was the longest night of the year. People lit Lucy candles and Lucy fires, which guided the sun back to the sky, and children wrote the ...
To make this elixir, you will need the following ingredients:* 2 cups fresh cranberries, washed and finely ground* 1 quart-size Mason jar* Shaved peel of an orange* 1 cup sugar* Vodka Add the cranberries to the Mason jar and top with the shaved orange peel and sugar. Fill the jar with vodka, adding it slowly and topping it off over the next few hours as the liquid sifts through the fruit and sugar mixture. Cap, shake, and set aside. Allow the elixir to age—gathering strength—on ...
Winter’s long, dark nights can support our sleep, which benefits every aspect of our mental and physical health. Like flower bulbs beneath the cold winter soil, winter rest helps us replenish our energy before the more expansive months of spring and summer. To support deep and restful sleep, cleanse a black tourmaline in bright sunlight, sage smoke, or running water. At bedtime, hold it in your right hand and sense its calming, grounding vibrations moving through your entire physical ...
Now the November wind begins to blow winter our way. This is a good time to use the force of the wind to end a problem in your life. If possible, perform this spell on a windy night. You’ll need a black candle in a holder, paper, pen, and a heatproof container. Light the candle and write your problem on the paper. Concentrate on ending your problem. Then carefully ignite the paper by holding it to the flame. Let it burn out in the container. Immediately blow out the candle. When the ...
