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With the holiday season comes a rush of activities and obligations. People dash here and there, trying to get everything done. One little snag can unravel a whole day's worth of plans. So it pays to plan ahead and do a little spellwork for success. For this spell, you need a small portable holiday decoration from any event in the season. This could be a turkey for Thanksgiving or a reindeer for Yule, or more generally a leaf for autumn or a snowflake for winter. Hold it in your hands and ...
This concoction warms, heals, celebrates, and looks gorgeous as well. Start this now and it'll be ready for winter celebrations and rituals. You'll need: 12 ounces fresh whole cranberries (rich in vitamins and antioxidants) 2 one-quart canning jars with tight lids 1 cup white sugar A bottle of good vodka A table knife Rinse and dry the cranberries, then chop finely—a food processor works well for this. Spoon into a canning jar, and top with the white sugar. Slowly fill the jar ...
Scent connects us to the element of air and contains magical elements. Smells interact with the memory centers in our brains. Using the same incense before you practice your craft, for instance, reinforces and reminds you to be in a state of mind that will assist your magical work. Cinnamon is a great scent to utilize in the autumn, and it carries the energies of good fortune. Get a pan or simmer pot and fill it with water, two-thirds full. Add fresh fruit, such as slices of apple, orange ...
Make a batch of this granola for a quick grounding snack. As you combine the ingredients, focus on the calming, nurturing, stable correspondences associated with the element of earth. Infuse these thoughts into your working now for extra support when you eat it later. You will need: 3 cups of raw nuts to your liking ½ cup raw pepitas 1 cup hemp hearts ¼ cup chia seeds 1 cup finely shredded coconut 1 cup dried cranberries ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup maple ...
