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The waning moon phase is a good time to retreat within ourselves to heal, sift through our experiences, and let go of those things that no longer serve us. This is especially important during the winter months, when darker days and inclement weather can wear us down. Holiday stress can also affect us, leaving us feeling frayed and depleted of energy. This is your reminder that it's okay to take a break, nourish your soul, and ease built-up tension. For this spell you will need: 1 cup dried ...
In the last month of the year, before the winter solstice, you can do a spell to release things. First, think about what you want to release. Releasing an attachment to an outcome is a way to regain peace about anything you might feel frustrated about. Find a dead leaf that has fallen from an autumn tree. Make sure it has enough space for you to write on it. If you cannot locate a leaf, use a small piece of biodegradable paper. Find a pencil and write down the things that you want to purge. ...
The evergreen leaves of holly, with their festive red berries, are a well-known holiday symbol. During the Yuletide season, real holly is often available at craft stores and florist shops. If you have pets or small children, you might want to remove the berries, which can be toxic if swallowed, or you can place a holly sprig into a plastic sandwich bag. You can also use an artificial sprig of holly, or draw a holly leaf and color it green, with red berries. Or inscribe the ogham letter for ...
As autumn winds down and winter approaches, many people think about starting fires—a campfire, a bonfire, a woodstove, a fireplace, and so on. Even lighting candles or incense becomes more appealing. However, not everyone lives where they can enjoy open flames, and some folks find the smoke too irritating. So there are symbolic options instead. For this magical craft, you need: Magazines or catalogs with fire images Scissors A piece of card stock in red, orange, or yellow Craft ...
