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To retreat is to withdraw from the mundane while seeking quiet, rest, and rejuvenation. You can engineer your escape from daily routines and digital noise by creating a personal retreat. Plan a time and a place for it, away from home if needed. A couple of hours are good—a day is even better. Be undisturbed and leave technology off (emergency settings only). Plan what you'll do. You might read, meditate, hike, work magic, create art, or do anything that allows you to enter the liminal ...
Harnessing the power of Leo and the Sun, this spell is designed to cleanse out any shadowy entities or lingering presences from your home. You will need: A white candle, jar-style or a votive in a holder 7 juniper or red cedar berries (Juniperus virginiana) Mortar and pestle 7 drops juniper essential oil (optional) Matches or lighter Crush the 7 juniper or red cedar berries in a mortar and pestle, and sprinkle them onto the wax in your candle. You can also sprinkle 7 drops of juniper ...
In April (in the Northern Hemisphere), we are steeped in the magick of the green as the Earth unfurls under our feet. The air is humming with the drone of bees who eagerly take nourishment from colorful blooms, and we bask under an ever-strengthening sun. Whether you have planted containers on a windowsill or a large plot of land, let's keep in mind that the Earth is truly sacred and is to be treated with honor. For it is from the Earth that all life springs. At dawn, start in the eastern ...
During the bubonic plague, it was believed that herbs such as juniper, lavender, and rosemary would rid the air of sickness and evil with their scent or while burning. While it's true that some herbs have antimicrobial properties, it's unclear how effective this was. However, we do know that, magically speaking, these herbs can effectively rid your home of unwanted or stale energy. After an argument, an unpleasant visitor, or just when you need to refresh your space, create a bundle of dried ...
