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This full moon, get a piece of black string that is three feet long. Place a bowl of water on the ground or on a windowsill. If possible, try to catch the reflection of the moon on the water. If this isn't possible, visualize the energy of the moon engulfing the water. The water is the energy of the moon in physical form. Place the string in the water until it is saturated. Remove the wet string and tie thirteen knots in it. This binds the protective power of the moon within the string. Leave ...
Did you know that honey doesn't spoil or rot? It has a long history of usage in natural medicine, and quite rightly, too. Honey is said to improve the mood, lift the spirits, ease the stomach, soothe the skin, and more. For this honey spell, you'll need a jar of local natural honey and a wooden or bamboo spoon (not metal or plastic). Put the jar of honey in a southfacing windowsill at noon. As the sun sets, take a spoonful of the honey and raise it to the four directions. Then lick the honey ...
A thorough magical cleansing of both your mundane and your sacred space should be performed several times throughout the year. To remove negative energy, burn a black candle or use a smudging stick (or both). Open windows if possible. Move the candle or smudging stick through all of the rooms you wish to cleanse, visualizing any negative energy being dispelled. Chant in each room: Fading with the waning moon, negativity removed. Ideally, use the same candle or smudging stick each time you ...
At a time when you're feeling confused or have a difficult decision to make, mix up a batch of this window wash for use in a spell for clarity (with the added bonus of getting some housework done). Put a sprig of fresh rosemary (or other herb of choice) into one cup of white vinegar and one cup of water. Keep in a spray bottle, shaking it before use. Spray the mixture on a window and use a paper towel or newspaper to wipe it clean. Go over every window in your space, being sure to get all of ...
