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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 ...
Freedom and justice for all is a promising concept; its tenets are embodied in our flag. Today is Flag Day and a supermoon. Spells done today are supercharged. The colors of the US flag are symbolic: Red: Hardiness and valor White: Innocence and purity Blue: Perseverance, justice, and vigilance For this spell, candlelight will be used to symbolize the fire element. You will need: * A reusable bag* A sheet of paper* A sharp pencil * Scissors* 1 large white pillar candle* 2 ...
On May 3, 1978, Sun Day was established by President Jimmy Carter. It is now recognized as World or International Sun Day. It is a day devoted to solar energy and the power it has to propel life. Now is the time to honor our sun and its life-giving energies. Decorate your home and your altar with items relating to the sun. Use the colors orange and yellow in the form of sunflowers or daisies if available. You can also include oranges, sunstones, or agates in your decor. At sunrise or sunset, ...
Spring cleaning is not just for our homes; it’s also something we should do periodically for our magickal altars. Start by taking everything off your altar and setting it in a safe space. Now dust off your altar and give it a thorough cleaning. As you wipe down your altar, do so with a counterclockwise motion. As you clean, say: I renew this space so that itmight serve me magickally.Dirt, dust, and negativeenergy must now all flee.Cleansed and renewed Imake this sacred space.My magick ...
