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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 ...
For those of us who share our lives and homes with animals, they are often more than merely pets. My cats are friends, family, and love personified (not to mention one familiar). Here is a blessing for your beloved furbabies: Bast and Hecate, Horned God too,Bless the animals of this house.Keep them safe and healthy,Calm and happy,And out of trouble, please,For they are your creatures andthe treasures of my heart.Bless these animals.So mote it be. ...
Those of us who live in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving later this month, but the truth is, the “giving thanks” part of the holiday often gets lost in the commotion of the day. So why not take a minute today to do this simple spell for gratitude, no matter where you live? No matter how difficult life might be, no matter what struggles you face, there are always things to be grateful for. Light a candle and sit quietly for a moment, thinking about all the parts of your life ...
Depending on where you live, the water element might be manifesting itself as rain, snow, or fog at this time of year. Or you might live someplace where water is scarce. But no matter where you are, you can do this simple water magic. If it is precipitating outside in any form, set out a bowl to catch it. Otherwise, just use tap water, which came from the sky and the ground somewhere. Sit in a quiet room and scoop up a little water on your fingertips. Anoint first the top of your head, then ...
