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Today is sacred to Ceadda, Nordic goddess of healing springs and holy wells. Do you need healing? Evaluate all facets of your life: emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual; financial, social, relational, and professional. Are you healthy and well? The taps in our homes carry the energy of the healing springs and holy wells. Draw water from your tap into a clear glass. Place this on your altar or in a central location. Invoke Ceadda (pronounced Chad-a) and call on her powers: Ceadda, love, ...
This spell will "add some wellie" to your endeavors by enhancing determination and willpower. You'll need some coarse sea salt, dried cinnamon (or a drop of cinnamon oil), dried cloves (or a drop of clove oil), and access to either a shower or a bowl of hot water and a towel. Add a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of clove (or use the oils) to ¼ cup of the sea salt. Place this mixture in the bottom of a shower basin or in a bowl. Turn on the shower to an agreeable temperature and step into ...
In this season of early spring on the natural calendar, we are often visited by the spirits of rain. We may find ourselves swirling around feelings of depression, grief, or just uninspired ennui. A heavy heart can keep us from tapping into the building joy and early glow of spring. This short tea ritual calls on the spirit of rain, known to offer deep cleansing and relief from heartache. Brew a tea of mugwort, hawthorn, tulsi, and Saint John's wort. Pour the tea into your favorite cup. Holding ...
Seashells exist to protect the creatures that live within them and thus can be included in protection magic. Each shell once housed an animal and acted as a barrier between its soft body and the elements. Gather a seashell and a small fresh flower that will fit inside of it. Place the flower in the glove box of your car and cover it with the upside-down shell. Tap the shell three times with your finger, noting how it protects the delicate bloom from your touch. With this in mind, close the ...
