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Let’s be honest: we all struggle with self-esteem from time to time. Witches, Wiccans, Pagans, and other metaphysical folk tend to be quite sensitive to energies—and most certainly to the emotional energies of others. Even some of the least empathic people among us can sometimes carry the weight of others’ judgments for years or even a lifetime, sometimes unconsciously! As difficult and even painful as it can be, we must all learn to love ourselves for who we are. There is ...
Try as we might, none of us are probably ever going to be universally loved. There’s always that one person out there who might be jealous of our accomplishments or simply likes to cause trouble. When those types of folks won’t leave you alone, it’s time for a magickal remedy. All this spell requires is a small potato, a writing instrument, and a body of water. Start by writing the name of the person bothering you on your potato. You can do this with a magickal tool or even a ...
The gardens are beautiful now! What a wonderful time to enjoy them. If you have your own garden, be it a traditional one or a container garden, spend some time weeding, trimming, arranging, and giving your plants love and attention. Replant in decorative pots, add sparkly stakes, or build a fairy garden. Talk or sing to your plants, telling them how much you appreciate them. When you’ve put in some work, sit down among your tended plants and meditate. Feel the sun on your skin and enjoy ...
It’s a fact of life that most Witches love animals—especially cats! Here’s a little spell for our feline companions. It’s common knowledge that animal overpopulation is a widespread global problem. This is why we choose to get our pets spayed and neutered. Many cats and dogs (as well as other animals) are in great need of loving homes. Research the ancient Egyptian goddess Bast (Bastet), and ensure that you have a representation of her, even if it’s just a ...
