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Deity feast days get a lot of attention. Create a feast day for yourself! Today works for this spell because it’s before the first harvest (Lammas) and comes after the more social Summer Solstice. When you wake up, take a moment to just be, and then state: Today I celebrate myself. Build a unique altar to yourself using significant items, photos, craft materials, artwork, baking, etc. Then do what gives you pleasure. Take a luxurious bath, take a long walk, read a book, or write ...
Jewelry has been associated with magical powers since ancient times. Silver carries the energy of the moon, intuition, rest, emotions, and psychic ability. Gold corresponds with the sun, action, success, and prosperity. Use this spell to charge your jewelry with the energies of these heavenly bodies. The best times to do so are the full moon and the summer solstice, but any time will do. You will need some silver or gold jewelry and moonlight or sunlight. Place your jewelry on a windowsill or ...
During the season of Cancer, the water sign in which the summer solstice occurs, I always create time for a fresh water blessing, investing spirit and energy in this life-giving force. Regardless of where you live, take a moment today to conduct a water blessing. Whether you go to a remote lake or an urban pond or pull a glass of water from your tap, pause and connect. Touch the water with your body. Dip a toe in, or a finger, or even your tongue. As your body touches the water, send thoughts ...
The sun is at the height of its power on the Summer Solstice, being the longest day of the year. You can tap into this energy to boost your own inner fires. Stretch your arms up toward the sun and say: I call forth the sun for the fires of wisdom. With your magickal imagination, scoop the sunlight in your hands and place your hands on top of your head, infusing it with all that solar power. Stretch your arms back up toward the sun like before and say: I call forth the sun for the ...
