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Today is the start of Daylight Saving Time, which sometimes throws me off for weeks. In order to lessen the exhaustion and disorientation of “springing forward,” try the following. Upon awakening, take a few extra minutes in bed. Say: Today I look forward to _____. Then list all the things you look forward to in the coming day (even if one of them is “going back to bed tonight”). In the evening, before bedtime, do the legs-up-the-wall pose from yoga, where you place ...
This spell is best performed on the last full moon of the year. Here is what you'll need: A small Mason jar with a lid Water to fill the jar Quartz crystal pebbles or points On the day of the full moon, gather water from a spring, river, ocean, or other free-running source of water. Rainwater or tap water will also work. Put the quartz pebbles or points in the jar and fill with the water. Seal the jar and place it in a special place, like on an altar. As it becomes dark and the moon ...
Potions have been a witch's tool since the beginning of time. Water is a great transmitter. It opens itself readily to infusing with herbs, and the spirits love to glide across it. As harvest celebrations approach, and with them stress and anxiety, a good witch's potion is in order. This one is called Peace Water. It is simple to make on the surface, but for it to be effective, drawing on witchy skills is in order. The skills required are control of your thinking and the ability to transfer ...
In many cities and towns, autumn leaves are at their peak. Social media abounds with pictures and photographs of trees in their autumn glory. The colors of gold, yellow, vibrant orange, and chartreuse pierce our visions and bring the promise of magickal wishes made manifest. In Colorado, where I live, people travel to the high country to behold the beauty of the changing aspen trees. For this spell you will need: A gathering of autumn leaves A piece of bread A cup of water Arrange the ...
