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This spell can help to soothe troubled relationships and promote harmony. It is most effective for mild disharmony, but it can be used with tough conversations to address larger issues. (If you feel unsafe in your relationship, seek help immediately.) You will need a relationship-enhancing essential oil (such as lavender, lemon verbena, or chamomile) and a carrier oil (a neutral skin-safe oil, like olive or jojoba oil). Put 1–2 tablespoons of carrier oil in a small bowl and add 1–3 ...
It can be draining to maintain personal shields for more than an hour or so, let alone a whole workday or during travel. This simple charm will help maintain your shields for however long you need them. You will need a piece of thick paper or cardboard, scissors, and markers. Draw the shape of a medieval combat shield on your paper. The shield should be small enough to fit inside your wallet or pocket. On the front of the shield, draw a thick, black X. You can leave the rest of the shield ...
This simple spell is a great way to address minor annoyances and frustrations. It can be performed just about any time and is subtle enough to be done in public. You just need access to a sink and some hand soap. Approach the sink and think about the energy you want to be rid of. Turn on the water and lather your hands with soap. (A soap with cleansing properties, like pine or rosemary, would be ideal, but any will do.) As you thoroughly scrub your hands, envision the soap picking up the ...
The world we live in is full of stress and noise. When you need an energetic reset, this simple walking meditation can help. You will need to find a local green space. This can be a park, a forest, a greenhouse, or any safe place where you can be completely surrounded by nature. Set aside at least ten minutes in which you can walk through the green space unbothered. Take off your headphones, silence your cell phone, and begin to walk through the green space. (Walking barefoot on the earth is ...
