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The Full Moon in the watery, intuitive, emotional, and nurturing sign of Cancer tonight is an ideal time to heal and strengthen family bonds, with both those who are family by birth and those who are chosen family. For this spell you will need a bowl of water and slips of paper to write down the names of those in your family you wish to bless using a pen. Then, under the Full Moon, place the name papers into the water and say: Cancer Moon, as you do shine,Bless those who are family of ...
As we know, the new moon signals the beginning not only of the lunar cycle but of something in our lives. To help that something be born, we can plant seeds, either real or metaphorical. If metaphorical, what do you want to plant and grow? Write your wishes (“seeds”) on small pieces of paper and hide them along with a tiny crystal in a small biodegradable box or container. Hold your container in your receptive (non-dominant) hand as you cast your circle outside under the new moon, ...
Early winter is the holiday season. Many cultures feature major holidays at this time: some fixed, like Christmas, some based on astronomical events, like Yule, and others more variable, like Hanukkah. If you have friends from many traditions, you could wind up celebrating all month long. This creates a sense of holiday spirit. Sometimes all the excitement can get exhausting, though. Here is an invocation for the Holiday Spirit to help you through this time. You will need a symbol of your ...
Is there any magic stronger than helping others? I think not. Veterans Day in the United States is a day when we honor those who have served and protected our country. Celebrate this with a ritual of honoring and awareness. You will need one or two of your favorite tools (shovel, scissors, rolling pin, etc.). Start in the morning at sunrise. Hold your tools, facing east, and repeat the following: To those who have served this country, I honor you. To those who serve others every day, even in ...
