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When I was growing up, Hanukkah was one of the bigger holidays that my family celebrated, and it was also one of my favorites. At a basic level, it is a celebration of resistance and persistence, and today, as the first night of Hanukkah, I invite you to utilize that symbolism in your magic by lighting a single candle in a dark room. The light of the flame represents both resistance against the dark and the persistence to shine bright no matter what may come your way. Sit in the room with your ...
The November new moon is all about creating a sanctuary. In many places, winter is starting and we instinctively want to keep safe and warm. This spell is a fun way to incorporate this idea both physically and spiritually. You will need: Incense Lighter or matches Your favorite music A pillar candle (in the color of your choosing) A straight pin (for carving) Citrus or ylang-ylang essential oil (optional) A firesafe dish Pillows and blankets First create your space by lighting the ...
Every one of us will face times when we feel like we are all alone. When this is the case, I like to do a simple meditation to ground and connect me to all those I love and want to feel reconnected to. Sometimes I do this when I want to connect to ancestors or just feel the connection to other witches. For this spell, all you need is a quiet space, a heatproof container, a lighter or matches, and a bay leaf with the following written on it: I am connected to all my kin, no matter who or where ...
Burning bay leaves is a common incense for many things. Today we are creating bay leaf incense for prosperity. Gather some dried bay leaves and use a Sharpie to draw your favorite symbols for prosperity on them, such as a symbol for currency, a rune prosperity symbol, or even a sigil, just to name a few examples. Either burn the leaves whole or turn them into powder using your favorite method and then burn them. Envision prosperity for yourself and all those around you while it burns. Once all ...
