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Many Witches and other spiritual folks around the world practice daily rituals, prayers, meditations, and other activities that help them align with Spirit (in whatever form) and get through the day. In addition to any morning routines you may have established, consider using a natural ink, pen, or marker to bless your physical body. Mark areas that will be later hidden by clothing. Each magickal practitioner feels aligned with particular things. Everyone is unique. Think about the symbols ...
October, how we love you! Blessed be the season of the Witch. As you likely know, Samhain is a time of honoring the ancestors, of banishing, releasing, divining, and communicating with the Otherworld. As we begin to decorate our homes for Halloween, we also begin to set the altar. Common autumnal altar decor includes gourds, fallen leaves, pomegranates, veils, bones, and photos of our dearly departed. Whether ancestral by blood or spirit, the deceased are with us always. This is the best time ...
The ancient practice of bibliomancy is divination by means of any book. In this day of PDFs and e-readers, handheld books are something of a treasure. First, have a question in mind. This should not be a yes-no question, but rather something into which you wish to gain insight. For example, “I wish to gain insight into my class presentation tomorrow.” Using your intuition, grab three books from your shelf, as well as a pen and paper. Sit at a desk and meditate on the issue. When ...
We are social creatures. As Witches, we have a particular obligation to be self-aware when communicating via any medium, whether it’s in person, phone, text, social media, and so on. We, of all people, should be aware of the power we wield in the universe and the echoing influence we have in the world around us. If you need to hone your communication skills or even add a magickal boost for a social event, turn to the planet Mercury, who oversees communication, among many other important ...
