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Make a cairn (large or small) to acknowledge something you've had to part with; it can be a person, situation, or something valuable you've lost. Rituals like this can provide closure. You can make a cairn indoors by using small stones. Places that sell gardening supplies or craft stores often carry small bags of smooth rocks to use in fountains or to put in vases. Stack the stones in a mound or pile—often a pyramid shape is formed. While you stack, think about whatever you're bidding ...
When a relationship ends, sometimes it helps to have symbolic closure, a ritual to wash away the old and start fresh. This spell uses an herbal infusion you can add to your bath or use to wash your face, hands, etc. You can even splash it on in the shower. Steep one tablespoon of dried herbs—any combination of peppermint, rosemary, and sage—in hot water for at least five minutes. You can steep them in a tea bag or use loose herbs and strain. As the herbs are steeping, visualize the ...
We all have a few bad habits— smoking, perhaps, or not exercising enough. These are impediments to our health. Use this spell to clear away whatever is holding you back from reaching optimal health. Think of this like a reset button: You're rebooting your system to start fresh, with a healthy attitude. If it helps, just focus on one thing you'd like to be more open to: less screen time, cutting back on junk food, etc. Write the bad habit on a piece of paper, place it on a heatproof ...
All evidence supports the benefits of staying hydrated. Use this spell to charge your water bottle for two things: (1) to remind you to keep it filled, and (2) because each time you take a drink, you will remember the health benefits of water—and that has a magic of its own. If you already have a water bottle, that's great! If not, now's the time to invest in one that you can associate with your magical intent. You can also add a special sticker or other marking to your bottle to remind ...
