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Burning herbs or incense is a great way to cleanse small amounts of residual negative energy from a space. In many ways, smudging is considered to be an act of energetic neutralization. To add an extra boost of protection to your home, smudge every room, drawer, and closet of your house. Walk in a deosil (clockwise) fashion in order to accomplish this. Sing a special song or recite an appropriate mantra while doing so. Afterward, choose four sticks of allnatural incense and do the same thing. ...
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 ...
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 ...
The sun is currently in the sign of Gemini, which is ruled by Mercury, the planet known to rule communication, travel, and swift acts of magick. Much of this is due to Mercury’s position as the closest planet to our sun; its quick movement ushers cosmic energy at a fast pace. Utilize this fast-paced cosmic energy when focusing on goals to travel around the country or world by gathering a number of postcards. These postcards should represent the state, province, or country in which you ...
