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By mid-February, the Northern Hemisphere has a slew of dark, cold, short days, which feel like they will never end. We get the Winter Wearies. This spell will help lift the mood and remind us that spring is coming. Gather these supplies: A 7-day orange jar candle A knife (for carving) Citrus essential oil (My favorite is tangerine.) Matches Carve the sun into the candle. Dress the candle with citrus oil, visualizing the warmth and the light's return. Place the candle in the room where ...
To charge your favorite perfume with the mysterious powers of the moon, after the sun has set, find a comfortable spot to meditate for five to ten minutes. Holding the bottle, close your eyes and imagine a temple dedicated to the moon, in whatever form feels most evocative. Conjure up details for all of your senses. Can you see the altar bathed in moonlight? Is that the trickling of a sacred fountain you hear? The air is fragrant—can you smell your perfume? Feel a cool breeze or the ...
No matter what time of year it is, when you are outside in the evening there is a truly magical time that occurs between day and night. Twilight happens when the sun has set but there is still a golden glow on the horizon. In these moments when the light is close to fading, right before the night sky turns dark and the stars start to shine, there is magic in the air! This is a perfect time to make a special wish, especially if you feel stuck in the current phase of your life, hoping for a new, ...
Burn this incense when you are struggling to communicate your thoughts, feelings, or ideas. This can include improving communication with a partner, child, coworker, boss, etc. You can also use this to improve communication with spirits, guides, ancestors, or deities if you can't hear/feel their messages. You will need: A black pen or marker A piece of white paper, 5 inches square A silver bowl or a bowl with a silver item placed inside so that it directly touches the paper (a silver ring, ...
