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Color of the day: Yellow Incense of the day: Juniper Today marks the Feast of St. Andrew, the patron saint of fishermen and mariners. Andrew was a fisherman from Galilee who became one of Jesus' first disciples. He is well remembered for the Bible story where he participated in creating a feast for a crowd out of only five loaves of bread and a couple of fish. He reminds us of the miracles in our own lives whereby positive intention causes good things to multiply. Think of something you need ...
Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Hyssop Every culture has its beliefs about the use of amulets, which are objects placed in the home or worn or carried on the person for protection. In Scotland, bracelets of leather, copper, braided hair, or red coral were often worn for protection. Necklaces of lucky stones or pebbles protected against drowning, lightning, or robbery. Silver coins, iron objects, and the berries and twigs of the rowan tree were also commonly used, as well as herbs ...
Color of the day: Blue Incense of the day: Patchouli Let's clean house! This is the perfect time to banish negativity, clean up any stray vibes from old spells, and to remove junk and clutter that has accumulated. We have the energies of a waning Moon and the daily planetary energies of Saturn to work with here, so let's get to it. To begin, burn your favorite cleansing incense while you physically dust, sweep, vacuum, and pick up. Then light a white candle and place it in the center of ...
Color of the day: Brown Incense of the day: Rue Just after Samhain, the time is ripe for spooky incidents. While a few may look forward to an encounter, our forebears did not. To spy the Wild Hunt, or angry Sidhe, or even departed loved ones in the new season was viewed as a bad omen for the coming year. To protect themselves after having such encounters, some people would request a special Christian mass, sprinkle salt on their doorways, and recite incantations. While such incidents aren't ...
