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From time to time, we all get bogged down in our jobs, hobbies, or spellwork. For an extra creative push, safely light a candle. For this time of year, as we move away from Samhain and toward Yule, choose a candle with an aroma that is a combination of orange spicy and red peppermint. There are times when candles are not an option. One solution is heated plug-ins, which offer just as many seasonal scents. Yet even they can be a problem in places where no flame or heat is allowed. In that case, ...
It’s squash season! Zucchini and yellow squash are overflowing in grocery stores and farmers’ markets. Here is a simple recipe to enjoy the abundance of squash season. You will need:* 3 yellow squash* 3 zucchini* 1 red bell pepper* 1 tomato* 1 tablespoon olive oil* Seasonings of your choice (I like to use Italian seasoning, celery seed, pepper, and sea salt.) Heat an oven to 350 degrees F. While the oven is heating, slice all the vegetables. Place them in a bowl and add the olive ...
Here is an easy divination method using sunflower seeds to get an answer to a simple yes-no question. You will need a stick for drawing on the ground and some sunflower seeds. Gather the same number of seeds as your current age. Use the stick to draw a line about a yard long on the ground. On the right side of the line, carve the word “yes,” and on the left side write “no.” Now turn your back on the line, and stand with it directly behind you, with one end at your ...
Sometimes I’m mesmerized by the magnificence of a morning sunrise or the vibrant colors of an evening sunset. Then there are the exceptional moments when I’m transfixed, catapulted into worlds I didn’t know existed, simply by gazing at a single drop of water lingering on the end of one of my plants. Today may you find magick in the small, tiny, and undeniably spectacular things that cross your path. Take time to pick up something small or tiny, perhaps a rock, a stone, a ...
