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November 2 is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a day to celebrate the ancestors who have left us. A key element of Día de los Muertos is the ofrenda, a large altar to celebrate the ancestors. As a practitioner, you can create an ofrenda to initiate or maintain a relationship with the ancestors to facilitate future workings. First clear a dedicated space large enough to hold your offerings. In this space, you’ll place photos of those who have passed beyond the veil. ...
For this luck spell, you will need a small piece of your favorite candy. (You can substitute a small piece of fruit or a sugar-free treat so long as it tastes sweet.) Find a cozy place to sit. If you have extra cushions or a favorite blanket, bring them out and make the space as comfortable as possible. If you wish, light a few candles or burn your favorite incense. Sit down and make yourself comfortable. Take a few minutes to breathe deeply and relax. Once you are fully relaxed, begin to ...
For this spell you will need three objects that correspond to healing, such as fresh mint, a quartz or amethyst, a caduceus charm, a bit of willow bark, etc. (In a pinch, you could even draw three healing symbols on a piece of paper.) You will also need something to wrap them in to create a pouch (such as a cotton tea bag, a swatch of cloth, or a piece of paper to fold them in) and something to seal the pouch. To create the charm, gather your materials and ground and center. Look at each of the ...
With the uncertain nature of the world around us, it is important that we each act in ways that create positive energy and joy. This spell will help enhance the energy of the small goods you do. Choose a small, selfless, positive act to perform. It can be anything, so long as it's done for the good of others, without regard for what you get out of it. Choose something small that is easily within your means. This can be anything from leaving an extra-large tip for your barista to volunteering ...
