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Mercury is the planet that rules Wednesdays. Also called Hermes (in Greek mythology), Mercury, the winged messenger, rules thinking, connections, analysis, discernment, decision-making, clarity, and insight. Let's use the energy of Mercury to consciously invoke clear, concise communication with all of our senses. While rubbing your hands together vigorously, intone: Mercury, help me make conscious selections. Bless my hands in creating magical connections. Gently cup your ears, ...
Today is the celebration of Anahita, revered in ancient Persia as the goddess of water, fertility, and war (protecting her people). In her honor, dress a white or gold candle with lotus oil. Set the candleholder in a sturdy, firesafe bowl, and pour some water into the bowl. Place a few branches or twigs of greenery around it. Light the candle and say: Anahita, I honor your fierce protectivity and your generous gifts of fertility. Thank you for your gifts this season. I ask for your help in ...
While the guardian spirits of the home can be fed using food and drink offerings, this smoke acts as a very potent source of nourishment on its own. You will need: 1 part juniper berries, dried 1 part rose petals, dried 1 part yarrow flowers, dried 1 part frankincense resin Incense charcoal and burner Mortar and pestle Matches or lighter A whisk made from an evergreen branch (red cedar, juniper, pine, etc.) Crush the juniper berries, rose petals, and yarrow flowers in a mortar and ...
Use this simple (and fun!) technique to empower your plain candles with magical oomph. You'll need 2 wax pillar or taper candles. (You might want to use one candle first, for practice. For health reasons, choose safe waxes like soy, beeswax, or other non-petroleum-based candles.) You'll also need a small pointy tool (such as a kitchen skewer), fine point permanent markers of the desired color, and paper towels. Have a purpose in mind: perhaps you'll inscribe the candle with symbols, sacred ...
