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It's August, and the gardens and roadsides are brimming with color. Zinnias, tall phlox, and cosmos brighten flower beds. Black-eyed Susans gleam along roadsides, spreading their golden hue. It's a harvest of color. Everywhere you look, there's a color celebration going on. This informal ritual encourages you to bring this harvest of colors indoors. You'll need some cut flowers and containers. For containers, use your imagination—vases, jars, jugs, mugs, or old coffee cups are some ...
Perform this ritual on a sunny day. This spell uses the fiery energy of the Sun to heal an emotional hurt. First say these words: If words of anger, if words of hate, Have left their mark upon your fate, Let the healing rays of the SunHeal the hurt that has been done. You'll need a blank sheet of paper and a pencil. On the paper, write the hurtful words that were said to you or about you. On a sunny day at sunrise, place the paper outside in a quiet spot, with the words facing up toward the ...
Now in July, the earth is beginning to bring forth its abundance from the garden, the field, and the orchard. Tap into this energy with this abundance spell. You'll need a small flowerpot, potting soil, and a coin of your choice. Fill the pot with soil. Bury the coin in the soil. Place the filled pot on your altar. Hold your hands over the pot and speak these Words of Power: I bury this coin in the earth like secret treasure. May my wealth increase and measure More than I have now. Let it ...
It is high summer. The haste of spring growth and planting is over. Flowers are blooming and vegetables approach maturity. This is a relaxation ritual that encourages you to come and sit a spell. Take a break and enjoy some quiet time on a summer day. If possible, perform this ritual outside in a favorite spot. If you don't have a porch, deck, patio, terrace, or yard, try a park bench or drive to a lake or wooded area. The only items you need are a cold drink and a good book (optional). You ...
