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My maternal grandparents got married on this day in 1941 in England during World War II. My grandad, a Canadian-born child of Irish immigrants, met my grandma in Dorset, England, where he was stationed. My grandmother later crossed the Atlantic Ocean by boat during the war, alone, with my mother (then a baby) in her arms. She was one powerful woman. Light a black candle to honor your ancestors or a white candle for blessings. Say a few words. Here's to love and attraction, sex and conception, ...
Today, the Sun, Mars, and Venus are busily working together in Capricorn, inviting us to perform magic rooted in strengthening the meaningful relationships and bonds we have built for ourselves. Perform this working to reinforce important connections in your life. Sit in a comfortable position, ground and center however you prefer, and then visualize yourself standing in the center of a web that stretches outward in all directions from your heart. Visualize those important people at the end of ...
The year is ending, and it's almost time to start anew! This spell is a symbolic shedding of skin using the image of a snake. In many traditions, the snake is a symbol of transformation, ascension, and renewal. By shedding its skin, the snake reveals a more beautiful and brighter self that was waiting to shine. For this spell, you will need a paper cutout of a snake (large enough to write on), a pen, and your chosen method of magical disposal. Create your sacred space and get focused. As you ...
This time of the year can be difficult when dealing with complicated family dynamics. Strained relationships are easily exacerbated with the stress of holidays. If you know you will be encountering uncomfortable situations, plan to have some backup at hand. Gather together a small piece of amethyst, a small piece of quartz, 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds, 1 tablespoon dried jasmine buds, 1 tablespoon dried rose petals, and 4 drops of vanilla extract. You can use a small drawstring cloth ...
