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Our brains are constantly changing and developing, and every challenge we face offers us a chance to learn. For this spell to encourage mental clarity and growth, you’ll need:* A purple candle and holder* A small open bowl or jar* A sharpened pencil* Matches* One or more of fluorite, amethyst, lapis, or tiger eye* One or more of fresh or dried peppermint, turmeric, basil, or green tea* A small bell Place the candle, bowl, and pencil on your altar. Light the candle safely. Place the gems ...
September 29 is National Coffee Day. Besides being many people’s favorite magical brew to start the day, coffee has other metaphysical properties that are worth noting. As caffeine tends to speed things up, why not tap into that potential energy to hurry along something that could use a boost? Coffee is generally easy to come by, and it’s also good for clearing and cleansing. You can add coffee to your spell in one of three easy ways: Liquid: Add black and freshlybrewed ...
Today is the Double Seventh Festival in China. It is traditionally a time when Chinese girls go to local temples in order to seek wisdom. We can also seek out wisdom today. We need only tap into the energies of the day. Since we are doing our magickal work on a Thursday, we can work with Jupiter and use the colors blue or purple. Use a candle in one of those colors or in white. If it is a white candle, use a blue or purple marker to write the word wisdom on it. Light your candle and ask for ...
Who doesn’t feel the love in th e air after Beltane? That celebration of love and fertility can last all month. Are you in the mood for love with someone who’s near you? Someone far away? Are you feeling May’s currents of passion? Set up your altar with all the love trinkets you can find—candy hearts, chocolate kisses, bright jewelry, photos of the one you love, cut flowers in a vase, or anything else you’re inspired to add. As you light a pink candle (of course), ...
