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With its bright evergreen leaves, holly represents hope in a dreary winter landscape. For the Romans, it was a plant of good fortune. For the Celts, it was a plant of protection that was sometimes planted near their dwellings so the spiky leaves might snag evil spirits before having a chance to enter the home. When brought into the house during the darkest days of winter, the green leaves and bright berries brought cheer to the inhabitants of the home, as they were a reminder that spring would ...
If you are a plant lover like me, you may have a collection of plants inside and outside of your home. There comes a time when some of the leaves on your plants may wither and turn brown. This spell is designed for you to think about transformation while you remove the dead leaves from your plants. Death is part of the cycle of life. As you gather up the brown leaves, this chant can help you stay in the mindset of going with the flow of transformation, making space for new things and embracing ...
Use this time during the waning moon to embrace the restorative power of nature. Take long walks under autumn's golden sun (and don't forget to stop and play in the leaves). Gather magickal treasures, such as hazelnuts, stones, and twigs, to add to your seasonal altar. Pick up some radishes at your local farmers' market for roasting with garlic and herbs, and don't forget to save a few of the larger ones to carve. Yes, those tiny root crop favorites are a perfect protection ward to use in ...
Autumn is a time when the air gets cooler and our focus sharper. For this spell you will need: 3 autumn leaves (or small papers cut into leaf shapes) A Sharpie marker An apple A knife A small pot of earth An acorn A little water A glass of apple cider Write three wishes, one on each leaf, in marker. Cut the apple horizontally, to reveal the pentagram in the center. Dig out the seeds and put them aside. Eat the apple as you visualize the wishes achieved. Tear up the leaves into ...
