New Worlds of Body, Mind & Spirit Since 1901
If you've ever woken up in the middle of the night, jerking out of sleep worrying about something, you know how difficult it is to get back to sleep. Here's a spell so that you don't fret the night away. Sit up and look around. Breathe. Cast a circle of protection around your room, imagining the room enclosed in a sphere of white light. The sphere will keep out anything negative. Lie down again. Say to yourself: I am here now, safe. This is my reality. Keep repeating it until you feel ...
Witch bottles are wonderful protective charms with centuries of historical use. They're not only powerful, but also easy to make. You'll need a small glass jar with a tight lid, some wine or mead, a black candle, matches, and several of the following items: tacks, bent pins, or small nails; pieces of obsidian; sea salt; bits of black wax; a red ribbon; very small pieces of broken glass or pottery (handle carefully!); cleaned bones from a roast chicken; bits of fur or feather; and sprigs of ...
Periwinkle (Vinca minor) is sometimes called the sorcerer's violet for its connection to use in both protection and love spells. It is also known as the flower of death, as the low-growing groundcover with starlike flowers can still be found growing in many a graveyard, as it is an easy alternative to grass. For these reasons, periwinkle is the perfect addition to spells for renewal. After a hard week at work, a horrible first date, or just a bad day, brew a cup of tea, queue up some soothing ...
Rosemary, a common herb, is known for making hair shiny and healthy. Make this rosemary rinse to beautify your locks while benefiting from its magical properties. Rosemary is associated with love, friendship, protection, and beauty. It's an all-purpose magical herb and very versatile, which means you can adjust its purpose to whatever your needs may be. To make the rinse, just place three sprigs of fresh rosemary in two cups of water, bring to a boil, and then let simmer for about five ...
