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Color of the day: Turquoise Incense of the day: Nutmeg If you are planning a move or a vacation and want to be remembered by those you leave behind, here is a great spell inspired by the north. Before you leave, find a quiet spot near the house. Using several flat stones, construct an Inukshuk-a human form made from rocks in Inuit tradition. (Don't be afraid to use glue if you're concerned about it toppling.) Walking in front of it, touch your third eye and then touch the headlike part of the ...
Color of the day: Lavender Incense of the day: Narcissus Queen Elizabeth I gained the throne on this day in 1558. As power shifted from the Catholic Mary to the Protestant Elizabeth, a new wave of religious persecution began. Sound familiar? Begin your spell by lighting one white and two blue candles. These candles symbolize the three monotheistic religions, the Christian, Muslim, and Jewish faiths. Include on your altar pictures of religious and political leaders you feel need more tolerance. ...
Sometimes we find that it is difficult to take new knowledge into our minds. The Greek goddess of wisdom, Athena, may provide aid in this task. Place a piece of polished tiger's-eye to the right of a yellow candle on your altar. Light the yellow candle. Write this chant on a piece of parchment as you read it aloud: Hail, Athena! Come forth to fill my mind with your wisdom bright. Help me to keep my mind alert and clear, knowing that learning is nothing to fear. With your wisdom, I ask, make ...
Color of the day: Ivory Incense of the day: Lily In Celtic tradition, animals associated with the underworld were thought to have special magical or healing attributes. This was true for animals who dwelt under the Earth and in bodies of water that originated underground. Holy wells in Ireland sometimes contained a salmon, trout, or eel that was considered extremely sacred and gave the well its power. In Scotland, serpents were associated with healing, transformation, and wisdom because of ...
