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Many of us live in a home that has a spirit presence. Sometimes we know they are around by unusual occurrences. Usually these house spirits are well-behaved, but they like to know they’re welcome. A good way to communicate this to them is to acknowledge their presence and follow up with a bit of food and drink. Begin this ritual at dusk. You'll need a white candle in a secure holder, an apple on a plate, and a glass of red wine or grape juice. Safely light the candle. Carry the candle ...
Apples are among the most magical of foods and are frequently used in love and healing magic. This spell uses an apple to manifest a wish in your life. You'll need a red apple and a clean, soft cotton cloth. Wash the apple. As you dry the apple, visualize that you're rubbing your wish into the apple. Once you feel you've empowered the apple with your enchantment, stop rubbing the apple. Set the cloth aside and use it for everyday tasks. Place the apple in a quiet place. At night, set the apple ...
If you feel that you're the victim of a curse, you can destroy any negative energies directed at you. You'll need a white candle in a secure holder and a small bare twig you've picked up off the ground. Place the candle on your altar and lay the twig in front of it. Carefully light the candle. Hold the twig as you say: To you who creates ill fate, To you who speaks words of hate, The power of your evil is broke.I send back the words you spoke. Now spit on the twig and snap it in half. Blow ...
If you're grieving, this spell may help lighten your emotional load. Go outside and find a rock you are drawn to. Then go to a quiet area. Hold the rock to your heart. Cry. Grieve. Transfer your pain to the rock. Keep the rock on your altar. When you feel ready to release your sorrow, follow the instructions in this verse: When the fields of autumn turn pale against the sky, And the wild geese sing their mournful cry. When garden flowers turn rust and brown, When silver frost touches the ...
