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September is the month for Pagan Pride Day (PPD) events, a chance to meet new Witch and Pagan friends. This lighthearted ritual is perfect for your local PPD. Play lawn games, toss a frisbee, create a handcraft together, or share a picnic. Gather in a circle, passing along a squeeze from hand to hand clockwise. Chant: Friendships are true, friendships are pure. Love and acceptance, friendships endure. Pass around small disposable cups filled with water or juice, and drink together. Give each ...
Autumn is a time when the air gets cooler and our focus sharper. For this spell you will need: 3 autumn leaves (or small papers cut into leaf shapes) A Sharpie marker An apple A knife A small pot of earth An acorn A little water A glass of apple cider Write three wishes, one on each leaf, in marker. Cut the apple horizontally, to reveal the pentagram in the center. Dig out the seeds and put them aside. Eat the apple as you visualize the wishes achieved. Tear up the leaves into ...
Mugwort is great to work with for divination. It helps you slip into a relaxed dreamlike trance state, opening yourself to receive and interpret messages more easily. Lavender, sacred lotus, and rose petals make ideal accompaniments to add to the tea, in both flavor and power. Mix these ingredients together, adjusting quantities according to your own personal taste and what you have available. Sacred lotus may be a bit expensive and can be a little difficult to find. Mugwort tea can be bought ...
Have you ever received a frustrating text or email, and you know you should chill out before replying, but it's so darn tricky to keep your fingers from typing? This spell is for you! First, fill a cup with cool water to dip your fingers in, or put your hands under running water for a few seconds. Feel the urgency begin to dissipate with this change in sensation. I like to imagine my fingers with beet-red, furious faces that melt into blissed-out smiles under the water. Second, take a minute ...
