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Color of the day: Blue Incense of the day: Sandalwood They say the Romans had a god for everything. Well, today's New Moon also falls on the festival of Robigus, the Roman god who banishes mildew! You can't make this stuff up! The ancient Romans petitioned Robigus to prevent mildew from ruining crops of grain. Not a problem you have in your modern life? The wheat crops were the wealth of the Roman people and determined their prosperity. A modern equivalent could be a spell to ward and protect ...
Color of the day: Coral Incense of the day: Rose This evening's New Moon will assist with this exercise, and you may wish to incorporate it into your Dark Moon esbat. Sit in complete darkness, in a comfortable, meditative position. Meditate for as long as you'd like. In the meditation, try to hear the "sound of silence." Bring your ears' attention to the silence around you. Eventually, you will begin to hear a light "hum." This is vibration. Keep your ears focused on this "noise" and nothing ...
Color of the day: Silver Incense of the day: Clary sage Today is a Monday and we are in a waning Moon, so let's use the "April showers" that are traditionally occurring at this time of year to wash away any negativity that may be hanging about. If it isn't raining today, this spell could be easily adapted to work in the bathroom shower! Get out in the rain, or under the water, and repeat the charm three times: April showers bring May flowers, we know that is true, Let us speak this Witch's ...
Color of the day: Blue Incense of the day: Rue Some thoughts for consideration as you begin your day: To simply practice magic does not make one a Witch. You must also live as a Witch. Walk with responsibility for your failures as well as your successes. Celebrate the cycles of the Moon and seasons, not because it is expected, but because it keeps you in tune with nature and the life force. All life is sacred; all acts are ritual. Do not take more from the Earth Mother than you need to live. ...
