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Love is in the air. The nights are warm and the stars are bright. There is laughter and romance in the night. Your beloved may be with you or far away, or you may pine for love to come and stay. On this night as the summer winds blow, become one with nature and watch your love grow. Draw a bath or run a shower. Sprinkle rose petals in the water. Cup your hands and gently pour water over your head. Acknowledge the healing, loving gentleness of water as it flows over your head and onto your ...
The new moon is a space between the ending of one lunar cycle and the beginning of another. Things in life enter this phase and come out the other side reborn, just like the fresh waxing moon. This spell uses the transformative power of the new moon to create a job change or promotion. Gather these items:* A black bowl filled with water to represent the dark moon* A waterproof object to represent your job (such as a paper clip, a nail, etc.) After dark, sit outdoors or near a window with the ...
If there is ever a moment when time could stand still, it’s on an August afternoon. The wind doesn’t stir and the streams are silent as they dream of May. In the late afternoon the cicadas sing lazily in the August heat. August afternoons are a perfect time to scry and meditate. You’ll need a smooth rock that appeals to you. You’ll also need a calm body of water. This could be a lake, pond, or birdbath. A bowl of water may also be used; however, try to perform the ...
Now we’re past the solstice. The hours of daylight dwindle, but it’s still summer. The sun and earth provide us with food and plenty. This ritual helps us give thanks at this bountiful time of year. Begin this ritual at sunset. Drape your altar with green or purple fabric. Place two purple candles on the altar, one for the sun and one for the earth. Place one glass of sweet red wine or grape juice on the altar as well. Safely light each candle, then say: The Sun’s rays begin ...
