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The Ides of March has a negative connotation thanks to William Shakespeare and his play Julius Caesar, but before that, "ides" referred to the first full moon of the month, with the Ides of March also being celebrated as the new year. That being said, Shakespeare's version does remind us that there is nothing wrong with a little added protection and a reminder to check your back every now and then. Several culinary herbs double great as protection herbs, including sage, rosemary, bay leaves, ...
An iconic harbinger of spring, daffodil's bright, cheery flowers can't help but make us smile. That's why they're the perfect addition to any good luck spell. In most regions, pots of daffodils (and other flowering spring bulbs) can be found in grocery stores or garden centers at this time of year. To imbue your home with luck, happiness, and loving vibes, transplant daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths into a large container and set by your front door. Tuck in a lucky charm (a coin, wishbone, ...
Every time I was ever sick as a child, my grandparents or parents would always make me soup to help me get well. With a little magical intention, you can create a potion that will work not only on the body but on the spirit as well. As you choose your ingredients for the soup, be sure to stir clockwise to promote healing. Simple ingredients could be chicken, noodles, carrots, and broth. Stir in herbs such as rosemary, ginger, and garlic to promote protection and healing. If you are not ...
The hearth is the center of your home. It may be a fireplace, a woodstove, a central furnace, or even your kitchen range. Wherever it is, it deserves a blessing. Begin by cleaning your hearth—a gesture of care and respect. Perhaps your fireplace or woodstove needs the chimney or flue swept and cleaned, and the floor in front of it swept or polished. A furnace may need its filter changed or vents vacuumed out, while your range might need to be cleaned and polished. Some of these are ...
