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The rites of spring will soon be upon us and now is the perfect time to gather the seeds, bulbs, corms, and dormant rhizomes you will be working with to prepare them for planting. This blessing is an energetic boost we can provide for the seeds, encouraging healthy germination and letting them know they will be sown with intention and care. All you need are the seeds (or bulbs, etc.) that you will be planting in the weeks to come and a few moments where you are free to focus. Hold the seeds in ...
Today is National Licorice Day, a time to honor the black chewy candy flavored with licorice root. If you're among those who enjoy this candy, you can employ it for powerful magic to ground your energy, neutralize anxiety, and protect yourself from all forms of negativity. (You can substitute chocolate, which can be used similarly, provided you like the way it tastes.) Safely light a black candle (or a dark brown one if you're using chocolate). Set some candy on a plate near the candle, exactly ...
This is National Pet Day, but for witches, select animals we live with are revered working partners called familiars. Animals and humans have long been involved in a symbiotic relationship. We feed each other in various ways. If you are unaware of the power and magick inherent in a familiar, take some time to learn about it. If you are not allowed to have animals where you live, get creative. You could have a strong animal's presence in the way you dress (animal prints, colors, and textures), ...
This spell deals with self-respect. When you respect yourself, others will automatically have more respect for you. You'll need some coarse sea salt, some rose petals, a rose quartz stone, and a bath or shower (preferably a bath). Place the salt and petals in the tub and fill it up (you can add a drop of rose essential oil if desired). Enter the tub holding the rose quartz. Say out loud: Powers of the Moon and Sun, let me shine to everyone. Still clasping the stone, immerse yourself ...
