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You might not be able to dance around a maypole, but you can make your own mini maypole! You will need:* A 1/2-inch dowel, 2 feet long* 9 ribbons in different colors representing different wishes, each 3 feet long* A thumbtack* Red thread Hold the dowel vertically. Place the ribbons so that the top of each ribbon folds across the top of the dowel, and the ribbons cascade down all sides of the dowel. Drive the thumbtack through the ribbons deep into the top of the dowel, holding all ribbons in ...
Witches love working with lunar energy. While we often are obsessed with full moons, we can sometimes overlook the subtle but powerful energy of the new moon. It’s a time of new beginnings, to refresh and to look inward. This is also a great time to charge our magical items. Within the darkness of the night sky, the new moon is invisible to us, but it emits such a powerful aura for magical work! For this spell, all you need to do is take whatever items you feel need a good energetic ...
Divination is a way to discover and see magical signs. You can drink a cup of tea in the winter and do a bit of scrying to get a glimpse of the future in the tea leaves. Tea leaf divination requires practice but can be done with minimal supplies. Use a loose leaf tea. Boil the water and allow it to steep and infuse the water for three to five minutes before pouring it into your cup. As you drink the tea, think of the question you have about your future. After you have finished, place the ...
The holidays can be crazy and more than a little stressful. There are expectations and obligations, and even the fun parts take energy. It can be overwhelming, even if you enjoy this time of year (and not everyone does). Some folks fight with depression, anxiety, or loneliness. Whether you love the holidays or hate them, everyone can benefit from taking a break and doing this easy meditation for peace and calm. If you want, you can light a candle in a firesafe container and gaze at the flames. ...
