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In the tarot, the Fool embodies the energy of traipsing off into the unknown with all the courage and, well, foolishness that this can entail! Whenever we embark on something new, we’re channeling a little—or a lot—of the Fool, and this is vital energy, for without it we’d never take the risks that allow us to expand and evolve. Use this spell to call on the beneficial aspects of the Fool before starting something new. Say: As I embark on this new path,My senses keen, ...
Did you know that a great way to help your indoor potted plants grow is by adding crushed eggshells to the soil? Just rinse the shells thoroughly, run them through a blender, and then sprinkle them into the dirt. You can turn this into a magickal process simply by adding a little food coloring and visualization to the blender as well. Put a drop of the following colors in your eggshell fertilizer to grow some magick along with your plants: *Pink: Love and friendship*Green: Prosperity*Blue: ...
Ash Wednesday reminds Christians that everything returns to dust. To me, this day also speaks of the ancestors, and it reminds me to pay respect. To set up an ancestor altar, find a likely spot in your home and place an altar cloth there if desired. Add photographs, tchotchke, and other items that remind you of your dearly departed. Depending on your magical traditions, you may also wish to add items related to a deity or path. I like to include representations of the four elements. Consider ...
In January 1673, postal service began between New York and Boston. In honor of this, take a few minutes to write a real letter or card (not an email) to someone you value with whom you haven’t had contact in a long time. Gather these supplies:* Paper or a card* A pen* An envelope* A pretty stamp Bless the supplies in the name(s) of Mercury and/or Iris. In addition to being the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris keeps lines of communication open between the worlds. As you write, focus ...
