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A regular practice of road-opening magic paves the way for success, both magical and “mundane.” After all, no matter where you’re trying to get to, the smoother the road, the faster your progress. You might use this spell daily for seven consecutive days, starting on a new moon, or at any personally meaningful interval. Sit in meditation and release tension on your exhales, inviting peace with each inhale. Envision a brilliant star above and a star below, glowing in the core ...
Pisces season is here, and it's all about getting in touch with your emotions, allowing yourself to feel deeply, tapping into your generosity and empathy, and connecting with your creativity. You don't need to have a Pisces placement to enjoy this spell. Being a water sign, I think a fun way to do this is to take a luxurious bubble bath and fill it with Pisces energy, allowing yourself to soak in all the dreamy vibes. I like to use a blend of essential oils associated with Pisces, such as ...
Today marks the Lunar New Year of the Wood Snake, traditionally a day to practice abundance magic. The Cantonese greeting of "Kung hei fat choy" loosely means "Wishing you success and prosperity." When my daughter was small, we went to new year celebrations in Toronto's Chinatown. Elders often gave my daughter delicate red and gold envelopes with folded money inside. Such delight on her face when she opened it! The Wiccan Rede teaches that what we send out returns to us threefold, so let's ...
Christmas this year is especially poignant, as it occurs on the first night of Hanukkah, which begins at sundown. For this spell you'll need five chime candles with holders. (The colors are up to you.) Wait for the sun to set and find a place in your home to set your candles that resonates with you, such as an altar or mantelpiece. As you set your candles down, say:On this dark and holy night, a night shared by so many, I share the five energies of love, peace, unity, belonging, and hope. I ...
