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Many of us keep handwritten journals, spellbooks, apothecaries, and grimoires. Some may prefer digital versions of these magical tomes, but there remains something special about inscribing them by hand. It's satisfying and provides a very real anchor to one's practices. There's a drawback, though: the volumes we consider precious and want to keep secret are often appealing to others, but we don't want someone else picking up our craft journal and thumbing through it! What to do…You ...
The summer solstice arrived yesterday. It's time to salute the new summer sunrise! Check a weather app to determine the sunrise in your area. Set an outdoor altar that allows you to stand behind it, facing east. Populate the altar with solar colors and correspondences: gold or yellow cloth; pyrite, tiger's-eye, carnelian, or amber; yellow candles; sunflowers; lemons; statuary; etc. You'll also need a quart jar with a lid and four tea bags of your choice. Fill the jar with water and set it and ...
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 ...
