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A cherished tradition for inviting prosperity is to blow cinnamon powder through your front door at the start of each month. You can enhance this ritual by using a blend of dried, powdered cinnamon, cloves, bay, and basil. Combine these herbs in a bowl and recite: Magic herbs of prosperity, bring luck and wealth this month to me. I call you forth to share your powers. Protect my dwelling, blessed be! Once the herbs are infused with your intention, take a bill of any denomination and loosely ...
When we talk about connecting with the earth, we may envision going out into nature and immersing ourselves in the wild places. But for many, that may not be possible and can leave urban and city witches feeling a little left out or disconnected. The power of the earth is ever present and ubiquitous! Every step we take connects us to the rhythm of her heartbeat. This old witch's prayer has a steady marching cadence that is used to bless the witch, the earth, the land they walk upon, and the ...
The process of enfleurage uses the natural aroma of an herb or flower to infuse oils with its scent over time. This technique can be used to transform plain, unscented candles, giving them a soft fragrance that is free of synthetic perfumes. You will need: Aromatic dried botanicals (such as lavender, jasmine, chamomile, cedar, and sage) A plastic container with a lid (just big enough to hold your candle surrounded by herbs) A plain, unscented candle Scoop a generous layer of dried ...
In the Anderson Feri Reclaiming Tradition, there is an important phrase that is often spoken at their gatherings: "There is enough if we share." This simple saying reminds us that the wealthy abundance of resources provided to us by Mother Earth is more than enough to sustain us all if we share. Survival is a team sport, after all. In their ritual feasts they bless their food, saying, "May you never thirst" and "May you never hunger." These prayers offer simple gratitude and acknowledgment of ...
