New Worlds of Body, Mind & Spirit Since 1901
It may be fall, but now is the time to plant spring-blooming bulbs. For this ritual you'll need some spring bulbs of your choice, such as tulips, daffodils, or crocus. Prepare a place for them in your yard if you need to. Remove them from their package. Look at them carefully. They're truly amazing. They may look dry and lifeless, but each contains the seed of life, ready to produce a beautiful flower next spring. Mindfully begin to plant them as you say: Autumn leaves turn from green to gold. ...
When we have a full moon with a lunar eclipse, that's always a good time to clear, banish, or release anything we no longer need. That may include a habit, a relationship, or a fear. For this spell you will go to an apple orchard and select a windfall apple to aid you in the spell. If that's not possible, you may use a small rock instead. Think of what it is you wish to release from your life and follow the instructions in this verse: Go to an orchard where forgotten apples may be found, Brown ...
If you have back-to-school jitters, try this spell. Start this spell about one week before school begins. Each morning, stand and face east. Raise your power (dominant) hand out. As you turn clockwise, visualize a protective stream of blue light streaming from your hand, surrounding you with a shield of protective energy. Stop turning when you are facing east again. Now, still facing east, say with a smile: I'm free to be me, And you're free to be you, And I'm as confident as I can be! Go ...
Now we begin to experience the power and the glory of the harvest season. It's the power of a lush, bountiful Earth about to bring forth its abundance. And it's the Goddess—the Great Mother—who provides this abundance for us. For this ritual, drape your altar in green fabric. Decorate it with symbols of the season. This could be a vase of seasonal flowers or bowls of fresh fruits or vegetables. On your altar, have one glass of red wine or grape juice. Stand before your altar and ...
