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Apples are often associated with love. They’re sweet and filled with juicy good stuff, just like a loving relationship. However, also like relationships, there are little seeds inside an apple that, however small and unthreatening they seem, are actually poisonous and have the potential to grow larger. The seeds are like the small, bitter things that are hidden in an otherwise happy relationship; things like disagreements about chores, petty jealousy, or other annoyances. If you’re ...
It’s National Trail Mix Day! Mix up some delicious magic today by choosing trail mix ingredients according to your intentions, and empowering each one before you add it to the mix. Of course, you’ll need some nuts and/or seeds: choose almonds for beauty, walnuts for intelligence, hazelnuts for wisdom, pistachios for breaking old patterns, pecans for employment, cashews for prosperity, pumpkin seeds for harmony, and sunflower seeds for strength. Next, add some dried fruit: consider ...
There’s a superstition that if you hold a conch shell to your ear, you will hear the ocean. Some even say it can help you hear the voice of divinity or receive guidance from water spirits. Make this charm if you feel lost and in need of direction. This spell can be done with any fresh or saltwater shell that appeals to you. It doesn’t have to be an actual conch shell. It just needs to be small enough to carry with you. After dark, place your shell in a jar of water. Water ...
Today in the US, we honor those who have fallen while serving our country as members of the armed forces. In many cultures, it is believed that we can assist those who have moved on by making offerings that can help their afterlives be a bit more comfortable. While we honor our fallen warriors today, it is important to remember that some of them have no one to remember them, and others have no name at all. Place five bowls of water and five pieces of bread out as an offering today for the ...
