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Anxiety enters the lives of even the happiest people; life is like that. There may be times when anxiety troubles your sleep—an essential element of self-care when dealing with troubling issues. If you find yourself awake in the wee hours, try this breathing meditation and spell to help you slip back into sleep. The number four represents stability, and a firm foundation is the basis of this work. 1. Breathe in for four counts.2. Hold for four counts.3. Breathe out for four counts.4. Hum ...
In winter, fire is a vital source of light and heat. However, it’s not convenient to carry a fire everywhere you go, and not every place is necessarily heated as much as you’d like. This spell captures the memory of heat from a fire to warm you in its absence. You will need a small square of sturdy cotton cloth in any fire color and some string. Place a small amount of ash from a campfire, woodstove, etc., on the cloth. Concentrate on your memories of warm, cheerful fires. Then ...
Did you know that January 22 is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day? We didn’t either until working on our spells for this year’s almanac. While we doubt it’s possible to answer all of your cat’s questions, we thought it might be worth a try. (This is not limited to cats either. Dog owners are welcome.) Start by invoking the goddess Bast into your space (or another deity of your choosing). After invoking Bast, sit next to your pet, or better yet, convince your pet to ...
Applying crème to cast irons was a good Old World chore often done with prayers and a sense of wealth, because the fats used to temper cooking irons, even today, are among the most prized for baking. This highland crème is one that gives a shine and seals the outside of the pans, protecting them from soot and debris if they are used on a fire. The season of the cauldron is a great time to practice traditional kitchen witchery and give thanks for how far we’ve come since the ...
