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Use this time during the waning moon to embrace the restorative power of nature. Take long walks under autumn's golden sun (and don't forget to stop and play in the leaves). Gather magickal treasures, such as hazelnuts, stones, and twigs, to add to your seasonal altar. Pick up some radishes at your local farmers' market for roasting with garlic and herbs, and don't forget to save a few of the larger ones to carve. Yes, those tiny root crop favorites are a perfect protection ward to use in ...
Today is World Maritime Day. Instead of honoring the shipping industry, honor the goddess who is the ocean herself. Amphitrite was a pre-Hellenic triple goddess honored as the sea. In Greek myth, she was demoted to nereid and married Poseidon. She kept her independence and has caves under the sea filled with jewels, tends sea mammals, creates sea monsters, and calms the winds. You will need a stone associated with the ocean and/or Amphitrite, such as larimar, coral, cuprite, or aquamarine. If ...
Use this spell to reduce anxiety and usher in relaxation and joy. Hold the string of a yo-yo toy and let the yo-yo drop all the way down. Then slowly wind the string around the yo-yo as you think of all the stress and anxiety you're feeling. Wind the string around the yo-yo tightly and notice how your body feels physically when anxiety is at the forefront of your thoughts. Once the yo-yo is wound, hold it against your palm and take some deep breaths. Create in your mind's eye an image of ...
Settle into an autumn state of mind with this wonderfully scented herbal stick used to cleanse and calm the energy after a long and active summer. You will need: 4 to 10 fresh sprigs of herbs, 6 to 8 inches long, including wood betony, rosemary, and lavender Natural twine Lay out your sprigs with the stems together. Wrap twine several times around the stems and tie off. Working at an angle, wind the twine upward around your bundle. Wrap around the top of the bundle and continue wrapping ...
