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We all know spring is about renewal; it’s one of the most magical times of the year. In this ritual you will create a blessing basket—a decorative item to display on your altar that represents your magical life. You can also include things you wish to manifest in the coming year. It’s like an Easter basket, but instead of candy, put in crystals, tarot cards, candles, etc. Of course, you can certainly add eggs and flowers, too. You can line the basket with decorative moss or ...
The circle shape is a magical symbol we can call upon. The magic circle is the protective circle we draw when performing a ritual, casting a spell, or sending healing, because a circle represents both spirit and matter. Our ancestors built houses that were not square but round, because this provided more protection from the elements. A circular design is both flexible and strong, and is safer in severe weather conditions. The circle is also found in nature, from stones and the ovoid shape of ...
For this garden blessing, you’ll need to fashion a Green Man from grasses or other plant materials. You can do something simple, like fold a few stems of grass over to form a humanlike shape and tie in the middle with jute twine to form a waist. Or you could get fancier and make a corn doll. It’s up to you. When finished, the Green Man form should be about the size of a child’s doll. When it’s done, place the Green Man on your altar and say: Green Man, protect my ...
With the holiday celebrations w ell and truly over for another year, now is the time to make your New Year’s resolutions into solid plans. At the post-holiday sales, buy yourself a journal. Using numerology, add the digits of the new year together: 2023 = 2 + 0 + 2 + 3 = 7 Thus, the magical year number for 2023 is seven. Using this powerful number, make seven resolutions for the year. Think about your ultimate dreams and what your heart truly desires, and write them down in your ...
