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Now is the time to plant springblooming bulbs such as crocus, daffodils, and tulips. When you plant now for spring, it shows that you believe in tomorrow. The bulbs you plant now will appear dead, brown, and lifeless. But they contain the miracle of hidden life, which, like nature, will return in the spring. Within each bulb is the eternal life cycle: birth, death, and rebirth. For this spell you’ll need some spring-blooming bulbs of your choice. As you plant, think about nature’s ...
With the moon in Taurus to day, we may find ourselves drawn to the element of earth. One of my favorite things to do is to make an offering to the spirits of the land. They’re always present in natural areas, and they love receiving something beautiful. Before leaving home, grab something natural that you feel the spirits would appreciate, such as a stone or a natural object like a pinecone. Go outside and walk to a natural area. When you arrive at a place that feels right, align with ...
According to Egyptian lore, this is the Night of a Tear Drop. When Isis shed a tear for her lost love Osiris, the goddess Satis caught it and used it to make the Nile River flood. This flood replenished the fields, bringing good out of sorrow. In most places, water comes from rain rather than a flooding river, but the concept still carries over. Sometimes it’s good to sit with a feeling and just let it be what it is. Tonight, go outside in a dark and quiet place. Think of something in ...
The bathtub is my favorite cauldron—it’s an ideal place for working magic, in my opinion. This bathtub magic is a twist on the traditional honey jar spell, which is generally used to sweeten someone’s disposition toward you. In this case, the bath becomes the jar, and you become the focus to draw sweetness to you in general. The ingredients are pretty simple, and fresh is best if you can manage. • Handful of rose petals• Handful of honeysuckle blossoms• 1 ...
