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This concoction warms, heals, celebrates, and looks gorgeous as well. Start this now and it'll be ready for winter celebrations and rituals. You'll need: 12 ounces fresh whole cranberries (rich in vitamins and antioxidants) 2 one-quart canning jars with tight lids 1 cup white sugar A bottle of good vodka A table knife Rinse and dry the cranberries, then chop finely—a food processor works well for this. Spoon into a canning jar, and top with the white sugar. Slowly fill the jar ...
There are many times in our lives when we feel the need for protection, and for a multitude of reasons. At such times, a protection charm kept close may provide emotional support as well as psychic safekeeping. Into a small drawstring bag, place the following: ¼ teaspoon each of rosemary and clove, a paper clip, a short piece of black cord, and several of these stones or crystals: amethyst, basalt, fluorite, hematite, quartz, obsidian, or tiger's-eye. Then add small personal items that ...
Yes, of course Pagans, Wiccans, Druids, and other magical folk pray. Prayer is simply a means of having a discussion between oneself and something beyond, whether for thanks, honoring, or beseechment. Compose your prayer by hand, using pencil and paper. First, consider who will receive the prayer: a deity, an ancestor, the universe, etc. Second, consider the purpose of your prayer. A gifting or sacrifice may be appropriate, depending on your benefactor. Third, consider how you will express ...
An herbal infusion is a liquid in which herbs have steeped for a period of time. Infusions have many uses in the magical sanctum: they can be part of spellcasting, used to clean or consecrate items, or even consumed as a tea, whether to affect one's frame of mind or just to taste good. It's easy to make your own infusions, and by doing so, you'll always know they're fresh, safe, and ready to use. For a simple herbal infusion, you'll need a cup of uncontaminated/filtered water, two clean lidded ...
