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Today marks the new moon in Aquarius and the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit. (The new moon occurred yesterday in Eastern Standard Time, but it falls early this morning in the UTC +8:00 time zone, or China Standard Time.) It’s an auspicious day to cleanse your home to make way for the influx of fresh energy. This spell uses the magical action of sweeping a broom to accomplish this. It also uses mood music, which can be anything from a song to ambient sounds or tonal ...
At this time of year, many of us travel to see family and friends, often navigating winter weather conditions, busy airports and depots, and crowded highways. Craft this handy amulet to take with you to smooth your path, keep things on time, and reduce stress levels. You’ll need:* A 3 x 3-inch square of blue fabric* A shiny dime or similar silvery coin* 1 teaspoon dried feverfew flowers* A pinch of lavender flowers* 18 inches of green ribbon or thread Lay out the fabric, then place the ...
We spend a third of our lives asleep. While we dream, our body heals and our mind tries to make sense of our waking life. Sometimes we are able to resolve issues from the past while dreaming, and other times we are able to gain prophetic glimpses into the future. It’s wise to maintain a bubble of protection around our beds, especially as magickal folk. Anoint each corner of your bed with lavender essential oil (not synthetic “fragrant” oil). Do the same under your pillows and ...
If you own a car, does it have a name? October 2 is Name Your Car Day. While it might seem silly to give your car a name, many folks who own cars tend to spend an awful lot of time in them. Most magical folks I know name their cars and talk to them as well. (I certainly do!) If you can recognize that your vehicle has an energy of its own, you’ll find you can head off major problems early and get more “life” out of it. You don’t have to do a formal naming ceremony, but ...
