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There's nothing like a good friend, and sometimes, when we see them troubled or in a difficult situation, we want to help. You can cast a spell of protection to guide them through the tough spots. You'll need two small pieces of obsidian, two strings (preferably black) about 12 inches long, a white pillar candle, and either a saucer or a Mason jar (preferred) to hold the candle. (For a safer candle, use a flameless battery powered version.) Carry out this spell with your friend. Place the ...
What's more evocative of primal magic than fire? Each time we strike a match, light a candle, or build a campfire, we're to the flame—just like moths, so the saying goes. Through this intense connection, fire also provides a powerful divinatory tool via fire scrying. To "scry" is to open oneself to the larger world and one's place in it. Begin by kindling a fire: light a candle or, even better, kindle an indoor or outdoor hearth or campfire. Sit before your candle or fire, dressed ...
A wand can be a powerful tool for magical work. It can focus and direct energy, amplify intention, open and close a sacred or ceremonial space, and more. Many are happy purchasing a pre-made wand, but making your own is extra special. The classic wand is made of wood, ideally a thick "found branch" from a wooded natural space. Use the length between your elbow point and middle fingertip as a measure. Remove the bark with a pocketknife, sand the branch smooth with sand paper, and then rub with ...
To retreat is to withdraw from the mundane while seeking quiet, rest, and rejuvenation. You can engineer your escape from daily routines and digital noise by creating a personal retreat. Plan a time and a place for it, away from home if needed. A couple of hours are good—a day is even better. Be undisturbed and leave technology off (emergency settings only). Plan what you'll do. You might read, meditate, hike, work magic, create art, or do anything that allows you to enter the liminal ...
