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In January of 1363, the first recorded sumptuary laws were enacted in England. The laws aimed to restrict what people could wear, eat, and purchase based on their class or station. It's purported that the laws were both religious and secular and had a disproportionately harsh impact on women and people who were poor. Go figure! So this spell is about thumbing your nose at the various authorities in your life seeking to control you. There are multiple ways to do this magic. I'll give you one ...
Fire can release a spell, charm, or wish into the cosmos, where it'll begin to work. For this spell you'll need to build a small safe fire. You may use a fireplace, cauldron, or other heatproof container. All you'll need are a few twigs. Once the fire is burning, don't leave it unattended. Before you build your fire, write your charm on a piece of paper. When the fire is burning, speak these words into it: Fire, for centuries we've tended your flame, And our partner in magic you remain. I now ...
Use this spell to reduce anxiety and usher in relaxation and joy. Hold the string of a yo-yo toy and let the yo-yo drop all the way down. Then slowly wind the string around the yo-yo as you think of all the stress and anxiety you're feeling. Wind the string around the yo-yo tightly and notice how your body feels physically when anxiety is at the forefront of your thoughts. Once the yo-yo is wound, hold it against your palm and take some deep breaths. Create in your mind's eye an image of ...
The word felicity means happiness, joy, and delight. We all can use some encouragement at times, and this bowl will do the trick. Select a small bowl of your choice— no bigger than a cereal bowl, and smaller if possible. Over time, add items that please you: ceramic figures, crystals, natural items (acorns, seeds, etc.), pins, beads, marbles, or anything. The only criterion is that each makes you happy. Each time you add an item, say: Precious bowl of felicity, Treasured items are given ...
