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Megalesia commemorates an event from around 204 BCE when a special meteorite from Phrygia was placed ceremoniously on Palatine Hill in the Temple of Victory. This was done by the Romans after one of the Sibyls claimed it could save Rome from losing a war with Carthage. This stone was considered sacred; to the Phrygians it represented the goddess Cybele, whom the Romans called Magna Mater, which means "Great Mother." The movement of the stone was a success. Crops were bountiful and the Second ...
Sound is used in magic for a variety of purposes. For this spell, use a chime or bell to tune into those around you and boost your communication skills. You can ring an actual bell, tap a spoon handle (or other utensil) on a crystal glass or other container, or use a recorded sound. In the space where you want to boost the connection, make the sound. Visualize the waves of sound enhancing the room or area and strengthening your connection with everyone who will be in it. This can be done ...
This spell uses the power of the air element (in this case, your breath) to blow away your worries. You'll need a tablespoon of salt or, alternately, a mixture of dried herbs and spices of your choice. Perform this spell outside, if possible, or over a sink— someplace where you won't make a mess. Visualize the salt (or the herbs and spices mixture) representing your worries and all of the little things causing you anxiety and stress. Take a deep breath in through your nose and hold the ...
While it doesn't actually kill germs, citric acid is naturally antiseptic and antibacterial. Plus, it has a wonderful smell! For general cleansing, dilute two tablespoons of lemon juice with one cup of water (hot, if possible). Mix in a spray bottle and use on glass, countertops (except natural stone), plastic containers, sinks, and appliances, or just to freshen the air. (Some items, such as stone and certain metals, should not be cleansed with lemon juice. Lemon juice can also bleach fabric, ...
