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At this time of year in many regions, ice is a powerful element. It can clog rivers or block harbors. This spell will help you block a bad habit with ice. You’ll need a small piece of paper, a pen, a spray bottle of water, and a small freezer bag. On the paper, write the habit you wish to block. Mist the paper with the water, then seal the paper in the freezer bag. Toss the bag in the freezer and allow the paper to freeze. When it is frozen, remove the bag from the freezer. Take the ...
It's a great day to magically empower a healthy new habit, like getting more sleep, eating more vegetables, or exercising more regularly. (Why wait for New Year's?) First, safely light a red candle and some cinnamon incense. Relax your body and center your mind. Call on a divinity of your choice. Next, in the present tense, write down a desired habit in a journal or notebook, such as "I get at least seven hours of deep sleep per night." Now get creative and write down some fun ways you could ...
Cast this spell on the morning of Election Day to help remove any barriers to voting that might occur. Write the word "voters" on a piece of paper, or be more specific and name the particular voters you wish your spell to help, such as "young voters" or "voters in New York State." Place a yellow candle in a secure holder on a heatproof surface. Surround the paper and candle with a ring of orange zest. Light the candle and envision droves of voters freely making their way to the polls to cast ...
What do you know about the la nd you live and walk on? We Neo-Pagans follow an earthbased religion, so let's get down to earth—literally—so we know what we're grounding ourselves in. Dig up a handful of dirt in your yard and hold it in your hand. Notice that it's not the same as potting soil. It's natural dirt. Feel its texture. Is it solid? Muddy? Sandy? Poke around in it. Do you find tiny rocks? Worms or insects? (Let them go.) We like to think of Mother Earth—Gaia—as ...
