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In expanding our spirituality, we become a more receptive conduit for messages and information from deities and our guides. We will be using color and candle magic to open ourselves up to all of the messages that are meant for us. For this spell you will need a purple or white chime or tealight candle. To create sacred space, cast a simple circle by visualizing a sphere of white light surrounding you. Take a deep breath and focus on Hermes, the messenger god. When you have him in your mind, ...
In my community, many barns are adorned with brightly painted designs, often circular in shape, like a mandala. It's common to see the rose and thistle pattern, circles of laurel leaves, flowers, birds, mammals, and other symbols of nature. I think of mandalas as magical symbols of protection invoking the power of roses (love), thistles (protection), laurel (honor), and other entities. Draw your own mandala. Start with a circle that is about six inches in diameter. Draw images of flowers, ...
Back in the day, when people (most likely women) were the dishwashers, traditional Hoodoo spells like this were done more often than in the present day, now that we have dishwashers. For this ritual you will need some dishwater. I suggest washing your sculpted gods and goddesses or objects from your altar. This way you are using the dishwater to remove dust, which has magickal essence of its own, rather than food from dishes. Add a quarter cup vinegar and some dish soap to the water in the sink ...
For this spell, you will need the following supplies: Candles for light A large bowl of water A single large flower A mirror, preferably full-length An anointing oil you love Set up your ritual space by turning off all electric lights and safely lighting the candles. Place your bowl of water, flower, and mirror in the center of your ritual space. Take a cleansing bath or shower and stay naked. Stand in front of the mirror and anoint yourself with the oil. Place some oil on your feet, ...
