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As the thinning of the veil between humans and spirits becomes most noticeable, it is a good time to honor your ancestors. A fulfilling way to accomplish this is by building an ancestor altar. As the harvest season is also in full bloom, this altar should include lovely goodies from the garden. Safely burn a white candle and set your intention to honor your ancestors. Lay cloth specific to your ancestry on a table or space dedicated to your ancestry altar. If you are unsure of your ancestry, ...
Bullying has long been a problem. Thankfully it is no longer a deep, dark personal secret. These days you will find countless blogs, podcasts, and articles on the topic, and there are support groups online and in person. Let's get our Crafty Witch activated and create a poppet that can be utilized by you or given to someone who needs it. Select a raw potato that reminds you of the bully in your life. Purchase it and take it home. Wash the potato and let it dry in the sun all day. In the ...
Since this is the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, let's pay homage to Pachamama, the beloved Earth Goddess revered by the indigenous peoples of the Andes. She is of the soil and her blessings yield crops. Put on a long red dress or clothing that contains red and a dark hat. Have a shawl handy (alpaca works well). Gather a basket of fresh produce and herbs. Tuck a cold beer into the basket. Put on your shawl. Find a spot that speaks of Earth's fertility. Set the basket down. Pour ...
Writing is an important activity for Witches. We write spells and meditations in our grimoires to formulate blessings. Today is World Writing Day, so let's tap into the energy afoot across the globe and do the following. Grab your favorite pen. This could be a gel, fountain, reed, Sharpie, or regular pen. Even a pencil will work fine and produce magickal results. You'll need a piece of magickal paper (handmade, papyrus, parchment, or kraft paper—you name it!). Set the pen on the paper. ...
