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When we talk about connecting with the earth, we may envision going out into nature and immersing ourselves in the wild places. But for many, that may not be possible and can leave urban and city witches feeling a little left out or disconnected. The power of the earth is ever present and ubiquitous! Every step we take connects us to the rhythm of her heartbeat. This old witch's prayer has a steady marching cadence that is used to bless the witch, the earth, the land they walk upon, and the ...
In my community, many barns are adorned with brightly painted designs, often circular in shape, like a mandala. It's common to see the rose and thistle pattern, circles of laurel leaves, flowers, birds, mammals, and other symbols of nature. I think of mandalas as magical symbols of protection invoking the power of roses (love), thistles (protection), laurel (honor), and other entities. Draw your own mandala. Start with a circle that is about six inches in diameter. Draw images of flowers, ...
Use this spell to capture and deflect any baneful energies being sent your way. You'll need a small mirror and a black eyeliner pencil or marker. Use the eyeliner or marker to draw a large pentacle to cover the mirror. As you draw the symbol, say: Earth is my power! Spirit, my shield! I am protected, as Nature doeth will! Stand with the mirror in front of every window and entrance in your home, with the reflective side of the mirror facing out toward the outside world. Repeat the words above ...
This year April 15th is a Wednesday, the day of the week ruled by Mercury, lending itself to the energies of communication, wisdom, and cleverness. No matter where you are along your path, you will want to enhance your spiritual studies at some point. Today you can improve your skills through wisdom and communication. You can commune with Athena, the goddess of wisdom, to accomplish this goal. Take a physical representation of an owl (a symbol of Athena), either a drawing printed out from ...
