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The November new moon is all about creating a sanctuary. In many places, winter is starting and we instinctively want to keep safe and warm. This spell is a fun way to incorporate this idea both physically and spiritually. You will need: Incense Lighter or matches Your favorite music A pillar candle (in the color of your choosing) A straight pin (for carving) Citrus or ylang-ylang essential oil (optional) A firesafe dish Pillows and blankets First create your space by lighting the ...
To communicate with a friendly spirit, begin by draping your altar in black. You'll also need a black candle in a holder, a pinch of culinary sage, and a dark magic mirror. If you don't have a magic mirror, try this. Place a black sheet of construction paper behind the blank glass of a picture frame. Darken the room. Sit before the mirror. Safely light the candle and sprinkle the sage around the candleholder. Call to the spirit: To the spirit, (say the spirit's name), I must speak.It is you ...
Aligning with our ancestors can give us incredible power in our daily lives. For this spell, you will need a list of as many of your known ancestors as possible. They do not have to be those of blood; they can be ancestors of spirit or inspiration. Yellow is often used for ancestor work, but for this spell, I prefer to use purple. Carve your name into a purple candle and dress it with frankincense oil. Put it in a firesafe holder and light it. Take a few deep breaths and say: I am ______ ...
What revelations can be found dancing in the flames or within the tendrils of smoke of your ritual fire? What secrets can be revealed in the dying embers? Pyromancy is a method of scrying using fire. There are several ways of practicing this form of divination, including the following: Observing flames: Toss herbs, bark, leaves (laurel is traditional), twigs, or nuts into your ritual fire, and ask your question. Interpret answers through the shapes formed in the flames or by the color of the ...
