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National Name Yourself Day is April 9th. Is it time to try a new name and perhaps even a new persona? Have you ever thought about what name you'd choose for yourself if you could? Your name might convey who you are and what you believe, forming a big part of your identity. What we call ourselves and ask others to call us is a powerful and complex undertaking. Naming ourselves may involve profoundly personal reflections, private or public rituals, and even changes to legal documents. All you ...
This spell is fun and harnesses the power of play and proximity. Get a small toy car, van, or truck or print or draw a picture of one. Get a felt-tip pen, a four-inch candle in a firesafe bowl, and matches. Think of someone or something that needs to move out of or move on from your life. It could be a situation you are ready to move away from. On the van, write a symbol that represents what needs to move out (I like using initials if it's a person). Set the van in front of the candle. Light ...
Today is the birthday of French American microbiologist René Dubos. While his contributions to science are extensive, he is perhaps best known for coining the phrase "Think globally, act locally." For this spell, you need a pen and paper and a calendar. The calendar can be digital, a hard copy, or a reminder set on your smart device. Think about the most significant cause you're passionate about. Write it on the paper in big letters, underline it, and put stars around it. Underneath ...
In January of 1363, the first recorded sumptuary laws were enacted in England. The laws aimed to restrict what people could wear, eat, and purchase based on their class or station. It's purported that the laws were both religious and secular and had a disproportionately harsh impact on women and people who were poor. Go figure! So this spell is about thumbing your nose at the various authorities in your life seeking to control you. There are multiple ways to do this magic. I'll give you one ...
