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For full magical potency, it is usually best to gather herbs during the Full Moon since the gravitational pull of the Moon draws the sap of plants up out of their roots and into their leaves. But cutting plants during the waning Moon also has its advantages, since it can signal to a plant to start to diminish instead of flourish, which in this waning time of year is beneficial. Go out today and do some pruning. The cuttings that you take at this time are best added to compost, or perhaps ...
September is when many North American children go back to school. No matter your age, you probably still feel that little rush of excitement and anticipation in early September, looking forward to a new teacher, new classes, new friends, and new learning. Because Wednesday governs communication, education, and writing, today is a great time to write down your little list of seasonal "to do's." While we are not yet into autumn, the school cycle urges us to move into a season of focused learning ...
If a location seems to have a buildup of energy, it's a good idea to neutralize the energy and start fresh. However, there are a few things to take into consideration: if the location (be it a house, a room, an area of land, or somewhere else) seems to be absolutely looming with darkness, is there a possiblity that it's haunted? If so, this working may not be enough. Additionally, it's good to consider whether the energy buildup in the location is beneficial. For example, if you're on ...
There's no shame in wanting the crack dealer or wife beater elsewhere. Since tar and feathering is prohibited, try a more subtle approach. Find something that you know your neighbor stepped on - a leaf, twig, or pebble will do, although if you can lift an entire footprint out of the ground, it's ideal - and put it in a bowl or cauldron. Mix the item in with any hot-and-burning spices you can: peppers, cinnamon, cloves, garlic. Take the bowl outside, and over top of it, light a dried chili ...
