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As we settle into winter, this is a good time to do a spell for protection on your home or apartment. It is natural, no matter what the climate, to retreat inward during the shorter, darker days, so it is good to make sure your “cave” is safe and secure. Light a black or white candle, and place a ribbon or piece of yarn around it in a circle to symbolize the circle of protection covering your home. If you want, burn some sage or some rosemary incense. Say this spell: Protect this ...
This spell will assist you in contacting a gnome: an earth elemental. Typically, these beings provide strength, steadfastness, endurance, and the ability of transmutation. Invoke them when you feel weak, unruly, or in danger of being led astray. You will need a black candle and a simple rock large enough to at least nearly fill the palm of your hand. Face the north, or the direction your tradition associates with the earth element. Ground and center. Place the candle on your altar, with the ...
Today is National Apple Cider Day in the United States. Apples have a long-standing association with love and healing. I’m also a big proponent of the importance of acknowledging that there are many types of love aside from the romantic kind. We need loving familial relationships and friendships as well. Today, prepare or procure a couple cups of hot apple cider. Have a sitdown with a beloved friend or family member and nurture your relationship over this magickal drink. A cuppa with a ...
There is nothing like a good mud mask to help evoke the grounding and curative powers of Mother Earth. If the transitory demands of the season have you feeling stressed, take a minute today to ground down. In 33 minutes, this mask will have you looking years younger and feeling noticeably more secure. In a large glass bowl, combine the following ingredients:• 2 cups bentonite clay• 3 tablespoons turmeric• 1 teaspoon asafoetida ( hing)• 1 teaspoon cinnamon• 1 teaspoon ...
