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St. Nicholas Night was a big deal in my household growing up. We would leave a shoe by our bedroom door before bedtime on December 5 and wake up the next day to find it full of fruit and candy! In addition to being the patron saint of children, St. Nicholas also helps sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, brewers, pawnbrokers, the unmarried, and students. For this spell, you will need a bag of chocolate coins (which are available in many stores for the season) and an image of St. ...
I love Sundays. It often feels like a day spent between the worlds. And we all know that what happens between the worlds magically affects all worlds. On Sundays I like to sleep in, move slowly, linger over coffee and morning pages, take long walks with my dog, and escape the constraints of my usual routines in favor of solitude, quietude, and adventure. Even if for only an hour, can you take yourself between the worlds today? Do you know what activities and spaces provide you with a greater ...
September is the month for Pagan Pride Day (PPD) events, a chance to meet new Witch and Pagan friends. This lighthearted ritual is perfect for your local PPD. Play lawn games, toss a frisbee, create a handcraft together, or share a picnic. Gather in a circle, passing along a squeeze from hand to hand clockwise. Chant: Friendships are true, friendships are pure. Love and acceptance, friendships endure. Pass around small disposable cups filled with water or juice, and drink together. Give each ...
I love long weekends. An extra day off—with pay. Need I say more? Cast an "All is wel" spell. Taking stock and harvesting energetic awareness can help you see the bigger picture. Instead of practicing manifestation, which begins with a sense of lack and a desire for more, begin with the awareness of how rich you are. State what you have, see, enjoy, use, and own. Specifically name what uplifts you. Acknowledge the abundance present in your life, saying "All is well." Stretch it out into a ...
