If you have ever searched for just the right book or new area of study but weren’t quite sure exactly what you wanted, then this spell may help. You will need a small blank notebook, a white candle, and a candleholder. Hold the notebook in your hands and visualize that it is filled with exactly the new information you wish to learn. Set the book down and pick up the candle. Envision a bright orange light (a color of Mercury and learning) streaming down your arms and into the wax. Place ...
The waning gibbous moon is a fascinating lunar phase. During this time, the moon is only partially illuminated, as it’s decreasing in size. Here are some things to do as the moon gets smaller: * Reduce some unwanted characteristics and habits.* Learn to become more attentive.* Dedicate more energy to positive intentions.* Relinquish or delegate tasks.* Reduce stress and aggravation.* Shun bad vibes. On a piece of paper, make a list of what you want to change in your life. On a separate ...
During today’s lunar eclipse, the earth will float between the Sun, Mercury, and Venus and the Moon and Uranus. This may cause turbulent emotions, but it can also reveal a unique perspective. This portal spell jar requires a translucent jar, water, parsley, flower petals, grain, loose change, a magnet, and a fingernail clipping. You will also need paper and a writing utensil. Under the light of the full moon, combine all the ingredients in the jar except for the water. Write down all of ...
The Egyptian Nephthys was the sister of Isis, wife of Set, and mother of Anubis. When Set murdered and dismembered Osiris, she helped Isis search for him. Nephthys thus became a guardian of and mourner for the dead. A papyrus survives with the text of her lamentations for Osiris. Like everyone else, we Pagans have to face death—relatives, friends, our fur (or feathered) babies. Most of us know about reincarnation and that cats have nine lives. But mourning is still hard. We need to ...