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The health of our animal friends is often just as important as our own. This amulet is designed to ensure the ongoing wellness of a beloved pet. Make one for each of your animals. Gather these materials: Paint or ink A 3-inch square of brown cloth A sprig of your pet's fur (or a feather or shed scales) A carnelian crystal A small bit of dried ginger root A 6-inch piece of brown string Write your pet's name on the square of cloth. Place the ingredients on top of the name and tie up ...
Sometimes change can feel like destruction and it's difficult to see the bright side. As the season of change commences today on the fall equinox, try this exercise to help you understand the ways in which uncomfortable events such as endings can have their own beauty and role in our lives. Gather a collection of broken items. These can be simple, ordinary objects you find in your daily life, such as a mug with a missing handle, a bit of broken plastic, a ruined toy or other mundane things. It ...
Sometimes indoor potted plants need a boost. There are a few natural ways to feed them that also have a magical side. As you fertilize your plants in the following ways, visualize your magical intention growing along with their leaves and blooms. Coffee grinds: Sparingly sprinkle used coffee grinds (never fresh) onto the soil around the base of the plant. Coffee grinds are acidic and add phosphorus to the soil. Magically, coffee beans are associated with stamina. Eggshells: Save some ...
Crystals are beautiful and special, so intentionally letting go of one can be difficult. It can also be hard to let go of bad habits, just in a slightly different way. This spell joins the two in an act of sacrificing something you enjoy for the sake of something better. For this spell you'll need a crystal that fades in sunlight, such as chalcedony, amethyst, or citrine. Carry the crystal with you while engaging in the habit you want to break, letting it absorb the energy of the behavior. ...
