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Today’s aspects seem to be guiding us to relax and enjoy some beer. First of all, it’s National Beer Day. And, of course, it’s Sunday. What’s more, it’s a dark moon, which has been called the Witches’ day off. As if that weren’t enough, Mercury is retrograde. While Mercury retrograde gets a bad rap, these periods actually help us to align with divine timing and to stop forcing things so we can take life in stride. With all this in mind, pour yourself a ...
To charge your spirit to prepare yourself for magic, there are times when you just really need to get in touch with the Earth. This ritual is for those moments. When you won’t be disturbed, go outside. It could be your backyard, a park, or a forested area. Breathe deeply as you ground and center. Then say: Trees and land, rocks and sand,Empower me with this command. Now drop to your knees and place your hands upon the Earth. Smell its rich scent and feel its power entering you. Smell ...
Witch’s ladders have been employed by magick workers since at least the seventeenth century. They are made with rope, often three feet long. Tied into the rope every few inches are knots, feathers, sticks, hair, fur, and all manner of charms, stones, and baubles. Witch’s ladders are used for protection, summoning, sending messages to spirits, and warding off onlookers. This take on a Witch’s ladder helps create balance. First get thirty six inches of rope or twine. Collect ...
After yesterday’s full moon, it’s time to observe your internal energy. The shift from a robust culmination energy to a waning vibe can be a harsh one. You may feel depressed or empty, sad or lost. But this is a powerful force to consciously harness. Take time today to sit in silence and reflect on anything you need to reduce, let go of, release, or be done with. Are you relying too much on caffeine? Time to reduce reliance. Do you flop on the couch in front of the TV all evening? ...
