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It’s time to dream of summer and plan a magical garden. The soil is still cold, but the latest seed catalogs are out and you can always dream. Cast a circle, calling in the Goddess: By the earth that is her body, theair that is her breath, the fire of herstrong spirit, and the waters of herliving womb, I cast this circle. I call what is above and what is below,and ask them to unite—earth andsunlight—to grow my magical garden. In sacred space, contemplate your own garden ...
Today marks the end of the first Mercury retrograde of 2021. Breathe a sigh of relief as this planet goes direct today and communication gets back on track. Now is the time to review and send those missives you’ve been holding onto for fear of being misunderstood. Call friends and get back into the swing of things socially. Complete the projects that have been on hold. Go ahead and make plans for vacations or business trips. Mercury retrograde is a time to pause and reflect on ...
Much magic relies on writing. We write spells and books. We inscribe words or names on stones, candles, wands, and other magical tools. We create magical alphabets such as runes and ogham. These work better when handwritten than when typed or printed out. Today is National Handwriting Day, so take some time to practice the magic of handwriting. For this exercise you’ll need a pen. A ballpoint pen will do, a fountain pen is better, and a dip nib is best of all. (Most magical inks are ...
Winter is a time for transform ation. The earth quietly begins to change too—bulbs begin to send up growth and seeds drowse before they stir with life as spring nears. It’s also a good time to cast a spell to bring about a positive transformation in your life. For this spell you’ll need colored pencils, a plain sheet of white paper, an envelope, and a pinch of soil. (Potting soil will do.) Select the colored pencils of your choice, then write down what it is you wish to ...
