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Tuesdays are ruled by Mars (in French, Tuesday is called mardi), which makes today an auspicious time to work magic pertaining to passion, the will, and any matter that requires fiery, forceful energy. Some of us are naturally forceful, but practically everyone could use a leg up from time to time in order to win in a stressful situation. To encourage outspokenness and the wherewithal to see your will worked in a contested situation, make a sachet that contains ingredients associated with fire, ...
February 2 is known in the US as Groundhog Day, a modern secular holiday that has its roots in the Pagan holiday of Imbolc. Theoretically, if the groundhog sees his shadow today, winter will last another six weeks. If he doesn’t, spring will come early. Either way, he has to leave his burrow to find out. This is a good day to peek your head out and see what lies ahead in your own near future. Don’t worry about the whole year—just focus on what you might expect in the next few ...
As the nights get longer, it’s important to remember the light and bring it into your home. Acquire a tall white pillar candle. If it’s one that is already in glass, grab a marker to write on the glass with. If it’s an all-wax candle, find a safe holder for it, and you can write directly into the wax, using a toothpick or ballpoint pen. Make six asterisks (*) around the sides of the candle, plus one large asterisk across the top, with the wick at the center. Light the candle ...
Put together a miniature “brave kit” so you’ll always be prepared to deal with frightening or malevolent forces. You’ll need:* A small hinged tin (the kind breath mints come in)* Salt* Flash paper* A white tealight candle and holder* Matches in a waterproof container* Small stones or crystals (fluorite, obsidian, and amethyst are ideal)* Charged water (i.e., water that has been charged in the light of the sun or the full moon)* A small piece of soft fabric* A small ...
