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Gertrude Barnum was born on September 29, 1866. She was an organizer for the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union and an investigator for the Department of Labor, dedicated to labor reform and safe work practices. Today’s spell is simple and powerful and a way of walking the talk. When you encounter anyone working today (at the grocery store, at school, at your workplace, etc.), simply say to them, with no explanation and no elaboration: Thank you for all you ...
Back-to-school energy is in the air, making it a wonderful time to embark on a new course of study. If there’s a topic you feel drawn to explore or an area in which you’d like to hone your skills, be it magical or mundane, use this incantation to marshal support for your studies. Fill in the blank with your topic of choice (for example, tarot, baking, etc). I call upon the spirit of(fill in the blank)!As I embark upon this path ofstudy, new learning, and growth,ignite my curiosity; ...
From Lughnasadh at the beginning of the month, we have reached harvest time. Not all of us have gardens or seasonal crops that are dependent upon our ability to harvest the food they create. However, we can usually find something to harvest in a spot out in nature, even if only a public park. Go to an area with plants and grass and find something to harvest. It could be something as simple as a clover and should not be anything that would be illegal to take. Whatever you are able to harvest, ...
Since the modern world has become so security-focused, it is ironic that we cannot really make travel safety charms out of herbs without risking creating a big travel hassle in the form of security checks and a whole lot of questions. Luckily, there is a gemstone that can be protective but also inconspicuous. That stone is malachite. It is a beautiful green stone that has a reputation for being the prime protective gem for travelers. It is becoming more mainstream and can be found in jewelry, ...
