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Color of the day: Amber Incense of the day: Violet Prepare a Yule log. If you don't have a place to burn an open fire, an oak log can be used with a candle to symbolize the Yule fire. Drill a hole in the log big enough to hold a candleholder. Place a bayberry candle in the holder, and place holly leaves on the log. If you can have an open fire, use bayberry and holly leaves in your fire pit. Light your fire, saying: By oak and holly, let no one's folly blight this home of love and ...
Color of the day: Yellow Incense of the day: Dill Use this spell to ensure a productive career or business venture. You do not have to have a materialistic or strictly monetary goal in mind. We all need and deserve to make a living in this world to provide for our families and keep a home to live in. Keep this charm at your place of work or in a place where you'll see it every day, such as on an altar or in the vehicle you drive to work. Cleanse a piece of citrine quartz and charge it with ...
Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Rose Along with festivities, the holiday season also brings extra hazards as we fill our homes with Yule trees, lights, and even more candles than usual. Mistletoe is a historical protection from fire. Charge a sprig of mistletoe for added protection to your home, and then hang it from a central point in the house. You could also hang it in the room with the most added fire hazards. Then go check the batteries in your smoke detector and make sure ...
Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Carnation The holidays can be horrible. There are so many stresses involved: you're trying to create some idealized experience, trying to deal with family members who have their own ideals, and trying to stretch your finances. There are ways to help banish at least some of the stress and keep a level head to enjoy this special time with family and friends. Find a jar candle with a scent you enjoy-something that speaks of warmth, hearth, and good ...
