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Ordinary words can be empowered with magical ability for power and blessings. Many people have sayings or phrases they say from time to time, but if focused upon, giving them specific intention, these words can become words of power. For this spell you’ll need a piece of paper, a pen, a white candle, and a heatproof cauldron or bowl. To begin, choose a word or small phrase you already use and would like to empower. It could be something said in mild frustration (like dang, darn, crap, ...
This spell requires your body and voice, and repetition. Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, arms at your sides. Step forward with your dominant foot (if you are right-handed, then you are right-footed) while pushing away with your palms facing out in front. Say, “No.” Step back to your neutral starting position. Step forward, raising your arms forward, with palms facing down toward the ground, and say, “Maybe.” Step back to neutral. Stand firmly with your feet ...
It’s the first day of Kwanzaa, and today celebrants honor the concept of unity. You can honor this day magically with a ceremony of unity for your family and ancestors. Prepare by creating a list or a family tree of your family members, as many as you know or can recall. You’ll also need a special cup or goblet, a beverage to be shared, family photographs, and a candle. Ask each family member attending to bring a favorite item that reminds them of the family. Gather your family ...
The Rural Dionysia was a festival of fertility, travel, and entertainment. People baked phallic bread loaves and poured offerings of wine and water. They traveled from town to town visiting friends. They held games, contests, plays, concerts, and other revelries. During the modern holiday season, people also travel, so now is a good time for a blessing. For this spell you will need wine or grape juice, plus a bit of ivy, such as a sprig of silk leaves, a metal brooch, etc. Raise the ivy to ...
