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Autumn is often a time when we're inspired to reflect on what we have gained and experienced throughout the year. Set aside some time to take a walk on a day when the leaves are falling. As you wander, pick up five or so dried leaves and take them home. Get a jar with a lid, a marker, and a quiet place to think. As you hold a leaf in your hand, remember an instance during the past year when you felt joy. It can be a funny scenario that made you laugh, an achievement, or a person you met. As you ...
Star anise is an affordable and common herb that smells like black licorice. The whole seedpods, which can be bought at many grocery stores, are shaped like stars, and within each point of the star is a seed. For this spell, think of these seeds as representing potential, hope, and growth. Select a pod that is symmetrical and has its seeds intact. Get a hammer and find a hard surface such as a concrete floor. Think of a wish that you can put into one bold, simple sentence. Place the star on ...
The "spirit of place" refers to the energy within the area where you reside. This can include the earth, trees, weather, animals, and even the people. Understanding the spirit of place takes work, meditation, and time. This simple spell is designed to aid in making that connection. Get a brown candle and place it somewhere in nature where you will be able to retrieve it. You can find a spot on the ground where few people go, hide it in a tree, or conceal it under a rock. Leave it there ...
Have you ever wondered what to do with crystals you've accumulated but aren't using? It's difficult to part with pretty things, but sometimes it's very satisfying to clear out your magical space. If you have a few crystals you don't need, consider giving them a new life by leaving them in a place where a random person will find them. Imagine sitting down on a park bench and discovering a rose quartz next to you or noticing an amethyst in the cracks of the sidewalk. How would you feel? Would you ...
