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Hygge is a beautiful Norwegian and Danish concept of warmth and coziness that fits well with autumn anywhere. Through Kitchen Witchery, you can enhance hygge elements that you add to your repertoire, such as warming potions, woven pillows that reflect nature's colors, and of course heartwarming comfort foods. Make as many of these as you like. Wear a thimble if needed. Here are instructions to make an orange pomander. Select a bright and healthy orange. Cover it as completely as you can by ...
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 ...
