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Spring is a great time for getting bad energy out of your home. This is an easy way to rid your house of unwanted energies. Start by placing a small crystal you are comfortable parting with near a door in your home. Then take a bowl of salted water, and using your fingers, sprinkle the water/salt mixture around your entire house, being sure to get the mixture behind doors, in corners, and around windowpanes. The salted water will kick up any negative energy in your home, which you can then ...
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 ...
Many of us engage in the annual ritual known as spring cleaning. Add a little zing to your cleaning with magical techniques that go beyond soap and water. Working with a new broom, move deosil (sunwise) through your home and through each room, sweeping out both dust (bury this outdoors) and spiritual detritus. Bind together stems of lavender, rosemary, and/or hyssop. Dissolve a bit of sea salt in spring water. Dip your stem “wand” into the water and asperge (sprinkle) your rooms ...
Ash Wednesday reminds Christians that everything returns to dust. To me, this day also speaks of the ancestors, and it reminds me to pay respect. To set up an ancestor altar, find a likely spot in your home and place an altar cloth there if desired. Add photographs, tchotchke, and other items that remind you of your dearly departed. Depending on your magical traditions, you may also wish to add items related to a deity or path. I like to include representations of the four elements. Consider ...
