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For this spell you will need three objects that correspond to healing, such as fresh mint, a quartz or amethyst, a caduceus charm, a bit of willow bark, etc. (In a pinch, you could even draw three healing symbols on a piece of paper.) You will also need something to wrap them in to create a pouch (such as a cotton tea bag, a swatch of cloth, or a piece of paper to fold them in) and something to seal the pouch. To create the charm, gather your materials and ground and center. Look at each of the ...
I find few things more soothing than a good fresh cup of tea, and what better way to make your intentions part of you than to consume them? For this spell you'll need your favorite tea (loose or bag) and a teapot and cup or a mug and strainer (if you're using loose tea). This spell is very simple. Choose a quiet time when you're unlikely to be disturbed. As you gather your items, think about what you want to achieve. Keeping your intention in mind, brew the tea and then—staying mindful ...
Toward the end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, water found in ditches, marshes, or other damp areas can appear stagnant. However, below the still surface, rot and decomposition are taking place, both of which are precursors to positive change. Gather some of this water in a jar and use it to disintegrate and change problematic situations in a slow, nondramatic way. On a dried leaf or other natural item, use a marker to write a simple sentence describing the problematic situation. In a ...
Each month we have the opportunity to recharge our magic by visualizing the moon as a source of magical energy. Sure, we know it's just a stone in the sky that's lit by the sun, but it represents so much more. The moon is essential for the way life has evolved on Earth—the seasons, the tides; its gravitational pull stabilizes the tilt of our planet's axis. Without the moon, life on Earth would be quite different. But its hold on us symbolically is important, too. Magically, we respond to ...
