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Color of the day: Topaz Incense of the day: Bay laurel Today we have a waning Moon and it is a Wednesday, the day associated with Mercury and communication. Here is a spell to help end the feud between two people. It helps to banish troubles and hurt feelings and will soothe any hard words that may have been spoken. Light an orange candle for Mercury and for extra energy to help in our task. Then repeat the charm: By the speed of Mercury, all troubles will pass, Now let the squabbling end and ...
Color of the day: Brown Incense of the day: Pine In Tië eldaliéva, the Elven Path, this Moon is called Isilnarvinyë, the Moon of New Fire, reverent to the year's newly increasing light. It is aligned with Aulë the Smith, who lives in the ground and resonates with metals, gemstones, mining, blacksmithing, and other forms of creation and crafting. He loves teaching his craft and even created the Dwarven race for this purpose. He can represent technology, which streamlines production to bring ...
Color of the day: Indigo Incense of the day: Sage Stars are among the most ancient of all spiritual and magical symbols, and they are revered by most major religions. They serve as symbols of hope, trust, beauty and fame. In December, stars take on special significance since they're linked to religious holidays and are a sign of the season. And naturally stars serve as our link to the heavens, as well as our loftiest ambitions. This New Moon begins as the year is about to end. Not only does ...
Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Lilac Christmas chants were once common throughout Scotland, and on Christmas Eve groups of men or boys went about from house to house chanting traditional songs. These were known as fir-duan (song-men) or Gillean Nollaig (Christmas lads). When they had sung two or three songs at a house, sacred cakes or "bannocks" were handed out to them through the window. Here is a modern adaptation of one of their traditional chants, which can be used for either ...
