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Color of the day: Ivory Incense of the day: Clary sage In a small saucepan combine one cup of cider, one stick of cinnamon, and nine whole cloves. Heat until the mixture is warm and fragrant. Remove from the heat, let cool slightly, and stir clockwise while saying: "Cider strengthen me, cinnamon protect me, clove cleanse me." Pour the potion into an earthenware bowl. After dark, pour the mixture around the garden or home. Speak this charm: I have brewed this potion With my hand, To protect my ...
Color of the day: Lavender Incense of the day: Narcissus In late August, a silvery early morning mist settles over the hills and along the river of my Appalachian valley. It's a cool, cleansing mist that signals that the season is turning towards autumn. It reminds me that this is a good time to also cleanse any space where we live or do magical work. To do this, obtain a sage and cedar ceremonial smudge stick. Burn the stick according to the instructions. Facing east, begin walking around the ...
Color of the day: Black Incense of the day: Hyssop Energy patterns in our homes tend to get gunked up, making them uncomfortable places to live. Practicing feng shui and clearing out clutter can go a long way toward alleviating that; however, a little psychic sweeping is just the thing to quickly remove that gunky buildup and make you more at ease in your own home. To begin, place a lit white candle on either your altar or the center of your table. Next, mindfully sweep your home. Remember to ...
Color of the day: Blue Incense of the day: Sandalwood The season of harvest has begun, and tonight's Full Corn Moon promises to be a time of plenty and abundance. Pull a little of that first harvest energy into your Full Moon celebration tonight and rejoice in the fertility and bounty of the Earth. This quick Full Moon ritual would be appropriate for either closing up a group ritual or working by yourself. Consider setting up your altar with green and gold candles, ears of corn, and fresh ...
