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Before lighting a new candle for a spell, check to make sure that you have peeled off all the wrappers and labels. Some candles have a layer of clear plastic shrink-wrapped around them that is hard to see and will smoke if the candle is lit. You can dedicate any candle for a certain spell or ritual by using a pin to carve a name, runes, or other magical symbols down the side. If you don’t like handling sharp things, a dried-out ballpoint pen also works well. If a candle builds up a pool ...
What we focus on grows, so cr eate a prosperity altar to bless and multiply your money. Gather coins and bills, flowers, herbs, stones, fossils, and other energized, magical objects. On a flat surface, create a spiral with about an eight-inch circumference. Lay the coins, bills, and other sacred objects down in ever smaller revolutions of the spiral. As you do this, think about how much money has been given to you throughout your life. Say: Lucky me. As you place the objects in smaller ...
Today is Mother’s Day, a holiday of nurturing, love, and appreciation. It has been celebrated in many ways across time and cultures. Most involve giving flowers or other gifts to your mother, while others have focused on reconciliation and world peace. A more practical approach is to throw parties to teach parenting skills. As Pagans, we revere the Goddess in her guise as the Great Mother. Her generosity and fecundity make life possible. Take some time today for a ritual in her honor. ...
With the full moon tomorrow, this is a great time for some creative kitchen witchery. Collect all of your bowls, cookie sheets, cake pans, measuring cups—everything. Wash it all and set aside whatever you no longer use. Round up every recipe you can find, then update and organize them in one place. Go through your pantry and ruthlessly discard out-of-date items. Tomorrow, drop off items no longer needed at your local thrift store, then purchase fresh supplies and new tools. Plan for a ...
