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The holiday season often means spending time with family members we might not get along with, which can cause a lot of anxiety. For a little extra courage, add the following to a small vial of olive oil (or other carrier oil): * 1 whole clove* A pinch of basil* A dash of oregano* 1 almond sliver Dab the oil on your wrists when faced with unpleasant or stressful situations. The vial should be small enough to fit in your pocket easily and discreetly so it can be used as needed, and the scents ...
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the holiday season is well and truly upon us. The conditions are perfect today for working magic for a happy holiday season, particularly for fostering respect amid varying viewpoints and promoting the paradigm of forgiveness, acceptance, and love. Brew a small pot of Earl Grey tea. Sweeten a cup with honey and place it on your altar for Concordia, the Roman goddess who was traditionally invoked to heal family and marital discord. Sweeten another cup of ...
Work this spell with three or m ore friends, family members, or loved ones or with your magical group. You’ll need a large ball of yarn or string. Tie one end of the ball of yarn around one person’s wrist. That person begins, mentioning something they’re grateful for and adding details as desired. They then pass or toss the ball to another person, ideally someone across from them. That person wraps the string (not too tightly!) around their own wrist, mentions something ...
Do you spend more time on daily chores than on your spiritual life? Do you feel a need for less work and more family? You need a balancing spell. Gather these items:* 2 three-foot-long ribbons (½ to 1-inch wide), one black and one white* Paper and pen Reflect on those parts of your life that feel out of balance. Write down eight that seem to take up too much time and eight that aren’t taking up enough, or perhaps eight qualities or behaviors you’d like to do more or less ...
