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Witch bottles are wonderful protective charms with centuries of historical use. They're not only powerful, but also easy to make. You'll need a small glass jar with a tight lid, some wine or mead, a black candle, matches, and several of the following items: tacks, bent pins, or small nails; pieces of obsidian; sea salt; bits of black wax; a red ribbon; very small pieces of broken glass or pottery (handle carefully!); cleaned bones from a roast chicken; bits of fur or feather; and sprigs of ...
Why is it that the coming of spring awakens in us the urge to clean and freshen our life spaces? Through cleansing, we sweep away winter's detritus and open ourselves to a purified sacred space and fresh inspiration. Select a broom, a small bowl, salt, and loose lavender petals. Mix salt and water in the bowl. Move sunwise (clockwise) through your dwelling, sweeping each space with your broom and sweeping toward the main door. As you sweep, envision negativity and past misfortunes being swept ...
The first day of any month sets a stage for fresh starts and new beginnings. You can use the Tarot to consider what March might bring. Find a quiet place in which to work. Spread a cloth for your cards and shuffle the deck. Deal one card face up on the cloth. This card represents you and your current condition. Deal a second card face up to the left of the first card: this represents past issues that may spill into or influence the current month. Deal a third card face up to the right of the ...
The nine Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, are associated with inspiration, creativity, and intelligence. Do you need to be motivated in taking on a new project? Completing an existing one? Or maybe in just getting through a daily routine? Call upon the Muses. You may do some research to find the Muse that best fits your needs or goals. Better yet? Just speak to all of them. Select nine small white pillar candles or tealights and a mirror big enough to hold them. Set the candles in a ...
