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The autumn equinox is a powerful time to cultivate balance, and as it is the second harvest before the fallow period of winter, it is an especially potent time to balance what we take in or harvest versus what we release. Slice an apple in half (not through the stem end) to reveal the five-pointed star inside, a powerful symbol of balance among the elements. Choose one half to represent what you wish to harvest; the other half will represent what you wish to release. Hold the releasing half of ...
Blessed equinox, witches! Cast this spell before midnight and use the energy of the day to bring blessings to a new beginning. You will need:* A crayon* 1 fresh egg* Flower seeds of any kind With a crayon, draw an image on the egg that symbolizes the new beginning you seek, such as a picture of a house for a new home, a heart for new love, etc. Dig a hole a few inches into the ground and hold the flower seeds in both hands. Gently blow over them to empower them and say: A new beginning from ...
Happy fall equinox! Today marks the second harvest, a time of thanksgiving and celebration. Day and night are exactly equal in length on this date, and after today, the moon will officially get more sky-time than the sun until spring. Here is a simple ceremony to be performed on the fall equinox to give thanks for all that we have harvested this year, to share a toast with the earth, and to welcome the season of darkness. Gather thirteen nuts or berries and a glass of apple cider or wine. Go ...
Tomorrow is the fall equinox, and the tides of seasonal energies will shift once again, ushering in change and a series of new cycles. Tonight, take this cleansing bath (or dissolve this mixture in water and use it like body wash in the shower) to prepare for this shift and open the way for those new cycles. Combine one cup sea salt with nine drops of hyssop essential oil, five pinches of both dried lavender and dried sage, and three pinches of dried lemongrass. Mix well, and as you do so, ...
