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This is the season when the veil between our world and other realities is thinnest, making it the perfect time to reach out to and visit with your ancestors. Their blood courses through your veins; you’re already bonded. This spell strengthens those ties. You’ll need a pen and paper, catnip, rose petals, a heatproof surface, and a lilac-colored candle and something to light it with. Write down the names of the ancestors you wish to remember. Sprinkle the catnip and rose petals on ...
The Festival of Diana began on this day in Rome. She was the goddess of the moon, animals, and the hunt. During this time, festival-goers would write their petitions and wishes on ribbons and tie them to trees. You can connect to those ancient energies and with Diana on this day. Take your own piece of ribbon and write your petition or wish on it. Hold the ribbon in your hands and say: Diana ,goddess of the moon, takemy petition and give me a boon. Now clear your mind and take a deep breath. ...
Make an inspirational dream catcher to bring your dreams to fruition! You’ll need:* 8 six-inch sticks, dowels, or twigs* Natural-fiber string* Crystal beads or small totems (garnet, lapis, citrine, labradorite, or malachite—or substitutes of like color)* Small items you associate with success or prosperity* A small pad of paper* A pencil Lash the sticks together firmly at their centers, like spokes in a wheel. If you’re not comfortable with lashing, hot glue will work. Tie ...
Many of us engage in the annual ritual known as spring cleaning. Add a little zing to your cleaning with magical techniques that go beyond soap and water. Working with a new broom, move deosil (sunwise) through your home and through each room, sweeping out both dust (bury this outdoors) and spiritual detritus. Bind together stems of lavender, rosemary, and/or hyssop. Dissolve a bit of sea salt in spring water. Dip your stem “wand” into the water and asperge (sprinkle) your rooms ...
