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Imbolc traditionally begins at sundown on February 1. With many parts of the world still coated in rain or snow, we honor this changing of the seasons with the glowing of a candle flame. For this spell you will need a tealight candle, some sprigs of greenery if you have any available (to help with atmosphere), and a clean space on your windowsill. On the windowsill place the tealight and greenery. Safely light your candle and say: Around the world, winter istaking its last breaths,And ...
There are some people who love winter, and others who are more than ready for it to be done by the end of January. There’s no way to speed up the change of the seasons, but you can connect to more tropical energies when the winter blues have got you down. For this exercise you’ll need a candle, a playlist of summer songs, and a drink that reminds you of warmer weather. Start by safely lighting the candle and saying: Today I chase the winter blues away! Start your playlist and ...
Autumn is a magical time of year. Nature teaches us how to navigate phases in our lives. It is wise to work with the transformational energy of the seasons instead of resisting the flow. As the temperatures get cooler, the beautiful autumn leaves dance gracefully as they fall to the earth. This is a visual representation of releasing things in your life with ease and grace. Find a place where you can sit near the base of a tree. As you ground and connect with the earth energy, take some deep ...
The circle shape is a magical symbol we can call upon. The magic circle is the protective circle we draw when performing a ritual, casting a spell, or sending healing, because a circle represents both spirit and matter. Our ancestors built houses that were not square but round, because this provided more protection from the elements. A circular design is both flexible and strong, and is safer in severe weather conditions. The circle is also found in nature, from stones and the ovoid shape of ...
