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When we think of spoken spells, we tend to think of charms and phrases that are rhymed. But all words have the potential for magic, especially if we consider their structure and balance. They don't always have to rhyme to have power. Today, try playing with a different format for your spoken word spells, meditations, and blessings. A haiku is a kind of Japanese poetry that is non-rhyming and consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. What if you thought about those three lines ...
With the new moon in Aries today, you have a great opportunity to achieve almost any goal you choose. For this spell, you should ground and center first. Sit at your altar or in another peaceful spot and think of one specific goal you wish to achieve. Then select a candle that will fit securely in a holder or easily sit in a heatproof dish. Choose a color that you feel is appropriate for your goal. Now carefully light the candle. Gaze into the flame. As you think of what you wish to achieve, ...
Use this spell to capture and deflect any baneful energies being sent your way. You'll need a small mirror and a black eyeliner pencil or marker. Use the eyeliner or marker to draw a large pentacle to cover the mirror. As you draw the symbol, say: Earth is my power! Spirit, my shield! I am protected, as Nature doeth will! Stand with the mirror in front of every window and entrance in your home, with the reflective side of the mirror facing out toward the outside world. Repeat the words above ...
This year April 15th is a Wednesday, the day of the week ruled by Mercury, lending itself to the energies of communication, wisdom, and cleverness. No matter where you are along your path, you will want to enhance your spiritual studies at some point. Today you can improve your skills through wisdom and communication. You can commune with Athena, the goddess of wisdom, to accomplish this goal. Take a physical representation of an owl (a symbol of Athena), either a drawing printed out from ...
