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At this time of year when we often give gifts to each other, don’t forget the wildlife, especially if snow covers much of the ground. If you have pinecones where you live, gather some up and acquire some honey and birdseed. Affix a wire or sturdy string to the pinecone so you can both handle and hang it. Roll the pinecone in honey and then generously through the seeds, then let it set. Think: A gift from me to all of you, soyou may see the winter through. Now take the pinecone outside ...
So many of us care dearly about the wellness of our beloved Mother Earth, and so many of us deplore war in all forms and constantly wish for peace. But we don’t often talk about the grievous harm war does to our planet. Today is a day for both concerns: the United Nations named today the World Day to Protect the Environment in War. (Its technical but less catchy name is the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.) Today, light a ...
It’s officially October, the season of the Witch! Not only that, but it’s the new moon (or dark moon) closest to our beloved sabbat of Samhain. Utilize the introspective and emotionally- empowering energies of this new moon to declare yourself a practitioner of the arts. This evening, venture outside where little light from the city can be seen. Spend some time gazing at the clouds, the stars, and the gorgeous cosmic scene above you. Take some deep breaths in through the nose and ...
With your partner or lover, place the following on a small swatch of red cloth: * A cinnamon stick (for sexual heat)* Rose petals (for love)* A small piece of magnetite (for attraction)* An acorn (in honor of the god Pan)* A small pearl (in honor of the goddess Aphrodite) Tie the red cloth closed with a piece of red string, then seal with wax from a lit candle and anoint with ylang-ylang oil. Together with your partner, charge the magickal pouch by simultaneously holding it in your power ...
