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We spend a third of our lives asleep. While we dream, our body heals and our mind tries to make sense of our waking life. Sometimes we are able to resolve issues from the past while dreaming, and other times we are able to gain prophetic glimpses into the future. It’s wise to maintain a bubble of protection around our beds, especially as magickal folk. Anoint each corner of your bed with lavender essential oil (not synthetic “fragrant” oil). Do the same under your pillows and ...
Onions are associated with the underworld because they grow beneath the ground’s surface and have a sharp aroma. They’re used in magic to absorb negative energy and protect people from harm. Cut an onion in quarters, leaving the skin on, and place the quarters in a shallow dish of salt. The dish could be placed under the bed of someone who is physically or emotionally sick, or anywhere you feel negative energy. This practice is best performed under a waning moon, but any lunar ...
To cope with stress, we need to protect our sleep. Getting regular, good-quality sleep improves our mood, sharpens the mind, boosts memory, lowers blood pressure, steadies blood sugar levels, and fights germs. Sleep is crucial in healing physical injury and rebuilding muscle tissue. Turn your bedroom into a sanctuary devoted to sleep. Banish all screens and phones from your room. Make your bed with pretty linens and blankets, lightly scent your pillows and sheets, and create a haven of ...
It may seem old school, but an essential element to kitchen witchery is the wooden spoon. It was a familiar sight in both my mother’s and my grandmother’s kitchens— for good reason. A wooden spoon can take on flavors as well as enhance what it stirs, and it reacts better with acids than metals or plastics do, which is why it is the stirring spoon for our family tomato sauce. Experiment with different woods to see how they feel to you, as each tree has its own energy to lend. ...
