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Did you know that January 22 is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day? We didn’t either until working on our spells for this year’s almanac. While we doubt it’s possible to answer all of your cat’s questions, we thought it might be worth a try. (This is not limited to cats either. Dog owners are welcome.) Start by invoking the goddess Bast into your space (or another deity of your choosing). After invoking Bast, sit next to your pet, or better yet, convince your pet to ...
Words have power. You can utilize the power of positive, encouraging words every day. Write words on small pieces of paper and place them in spots around your house where you will notice them. Put the notes on your bathroom mirror, near your desk, and near the doorway. Create notes for yourself that say things like this: Believe.Keep going.I am strong.I am creative.I am beautiful.I am successful. Create the messages as if you were cheering on your best friend, but extend this love and ...
To manifest something, use knot magic to focus your intent. Take a three-foot-long piece of string or cord. Close your eyes and envision what you want to bring into reality. As you tie each of nine knots, say the phrase below, and in as much detail as possible, see your desires coming to fruition. When the cord is complete, keep it on your altar so it stays in sight and you continue to draw your desires to you. By knot of one, my magic has begun.By knot of two, my words ring true.By knot of ...
It’s hard to believe it was twenty years ago on this date that the United States was attacked on its own soil. This has become a day of service and a reminder of the solidarity that was forged among citizens. It is a day that brings people together. This date falling on a Saturday seems like a good time to seek out a local cause to which you can offer your time and talents. Should that not be an option for you, another option is to offer blessings to those allies without whose assistance ...
