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Nothing says October like candy! Get yourself a bag of multicolored lollipops, making sure they’re all individually packaged. Shake the bag to mix them up while asking this question: What do I need to focus on in my life this week? Close your eyes and pull a lollipop out of the bag. Your answer lies in the color:* Red: Focus on your romantic life.* Pink: You need to pay attention to nurturing friendships.* Orange: Hone in on your passions and hobbies.* Yellow: Take time to make sure you ...
This time of year is wonderful for divining the future! Try this variation on an American colonial classic, derived from Dutch folklore. In colonial New England, young girls would peel an apple in one continuous strand, then throw the peel over their shoulder to reveal the initial of their future husband. If you happen to be in the market for a husband, then by all means give it a try! But this technique can be used to divine other information as well: to reveal other names, significant ...
Both the sun and Mars are in Libra today, bringing about a strong desire for people to find middle ground and transcend issues. It is a time when the cosmos is calling us to let go of our ego. Sometimes this is hard, but don’t worry—this spell is meant to help you take the high road when it would be easier to take a lower one or not budge at all. In a medium-size bowl, put one cup of salt, three sprigs of fresh peppermint, the peel of one whole lemon, and three pinches of catnip. ...
Timing is everything. Sometimes we just need to slow things down in order to catch our breath. For this spell you will need a pen or pencil, a thick, plain white paper plate, and a jar of molasses (or honey). Think of something that you wish to slow down. Maybe it’s a check that threatens to clear your account before payday, or how about a relationship that is going great but maybe just a bit too fast for your comfort. On the paper plate, write down the thing that you wish to slow, or ...
