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As the caretaker of two beautiful voids, I would be remiss not to mention that today is National Black Cat Day! While some people hold the misconception that black cats are bad luck, witches know better. In ancient Egypt, black cats were considered kin to the cat-headed goddess Bastet, who oversees protection of the home, health, fertility, childbirth, and of course our feline friends. Bastet especially protects the home from evil spirits and disease—both of which we know cats are very ...
During Samhain, as the veil thins and ancestors draw near, we honor them by transforming our homes into sanctuaries of beauty and warmth. This sacred time calls for sweeping away the old, creating altars, lighting candles, and preparing favorite dishes, all to welcome our cherished guests. Embrace this season with a simple yet potent folk magic: a simmer pot that fills your space with aromatic blessings and evolves into a cleansing ritual for your home. You will need: 1 quart water 2 bay ...
The first quarter moon in Capricorn early in the day heralds a time when the serious and practical elements of our craft are highlighted and we are drawn to empower those things that we often take for granted. Cast this spell today or whenever you need to bless items and tools meant for magick. All you need is the item and a few moments to focus after you cleanse that item using your preferred method. Visualize the first quarter moon above your head and acknowledge the presence of Capricorn by ...
The energy you send out returns to you multiplied. So when you do something nice for a stranger or friend and you do it with a feeling of true generosity and compassion, you will set in motion waves of blessings from both seen and unseen sources. Today, do something small, but fill it with big love. A classic example is to buy coffee for the person after you in line at the coffee shop, but you might also bake cookies and share them with neighbors, buy flowers for a partner or coworker, or take ...
