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With the sun in the water sign of Cancer, this is a good time to use water magic to cleanse yourself of a bad habit or problem. For this spell you'll need a plain white sheet of paper, a pen or a non-permanent marker, and water. You'll also need an old glass or a clean empty jar. First, write the habit or problem you want to be rid of on the paper. Fill the glass or jar with water. Next, fold the paper and place it in the water. Visualize your problem being diluted and cleansed away by the ...
Saturday is always a great day for magick for the home. I feel that our homes can use regular blessings, not just when things feel a bit off or when moving. Rosemary is associated with protection, healing, love, and purification. This is a pretty stellar combination of qualities to aim for your home to embody! Obtain a few sprigs of rosemary and a bowl of clean water, and say a short blessing over the water. Begin at your home's main threshold and move clockwise, dipping the rosemary into the ...
Melissa officinalis, otherwise known as lemon balm, is a calmative herb. It soothes digestion and reduces anxiety, which is great for relieving stress on a hot summer day. Lemon balm is a member of the mint family, so if you plant it, it may try to take over your garden! To make bewitching iced tea, combine one teaspoon dried lemon balm per cup of water in a Mason jar. Place a lid on the jar and shake. Set the jar outside on a sunny morning and say: "Lemon balm, green and strong, stir this ...
Use this spell to cause stubbornness in yourself or others to lose its grip. On a small piece of paper, write a description of the stubbornness you would like to transform. Rip the paper into small shreds and place in a bowl. Add warm water to the bowl and stir the paper until it starts to disintegrate. Use your fingers to continue mashing the paper until it's reduced to an unrecognizable pulp. Empty the bowl outside and work the pulp down into the dirt. Sprinkle the place with dill or ...
