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In East Anglia, this is Herb Harvesting Day. According to ancient tradition, today is the best day of the year to harvest herbs meant for healing. It’s a good time to pick herbs for magical or culinary uses too. First, plan to pick herbs around midmorning. Wait until the morning dew has evaporated and everything is dry. By noon, though, the sun begins to affect the essential oils in the herbs. So they are strongest at midmorning. Use garden scissors to cut the stems. In some cases, like ...
Here is a prayer for the summer solstice. Feel free to reword it as you wish. I welcome the east, where energy rises;call in the south, where the lightreaches; gather the west, where we seeksacred rest; and greet the north, wherewe sink into our roots. Hail above,where our planetary parents Sun andMoon reside, and below, where allthat has come before informs us. Rise. Reach. Rest. Roots.Above and below. I place my hands on my heart andknow that as I stand in the brightlight of the summer ...
Today, create a crystal grid to fine-tune the energy in your home. You can use crystals you already have or acquire new ones for this purpose. First, clean your home and cleanse the energy with a chime or sage smoke. Then choose one stone to act as a center point and anchor for the grid. Hold it in your hand as you mentally charge it with the intention to establish sacred space and harmonious energy in your home. Place that stone on a flat surface where you’d like to build your grid (such ...
Freedom and justice for all is a promising concept; its tenets are embodied in our flag. Today is Flag Day and a supermoon. Spells done today are supercharged. The colors of the US flag are symbolic: Red: Hardiness and valor White: Innocence and purity Blue: Perseverance, justice, and vigilance For this spell, candlelight will be used to symbolize the fire element. You will need: * A reusable bag* A sheet of paper* A sharp pencil * Scissors* 1 large white pillar candle* 2 ...
