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With summer come dry weeks punctuated by occasional thunderstorms in many parts of the US. These conditions often cause power outages. First, make sure you have a range of technology. Candles, oil lamps and fuel, matches, and other basics are essential. Camping lanterns are great. Stock food that doesn't need heat or refrigeration, like granola bars. To ward against power outages, cast this spell. You need two pictures that will fold easily, like magazine clippings or computer printouts. One ...
Here is a smoke-based ritual for establishing a magical boundary around yourself. You will need: 1 part dogwood bark (Cornus florida), dried ½ part holly tree bark (Ilex spp.), dried 1 part mullein leaf (Verbascum thapsus), dried ½ part Solomon's seal root (Polygonatum spp.), dried 1 part sweetgum resin or bark (Liquidambar styraciflua, often called storax or American storax), dried Mortar and pestle Incense charcoal and burner (that can be held) Matches or ...
Choose a favorite song to link to the energy of success. Pop some headphones on and either sit in meditation or go for a walk (be safe!) while you listen to the song. Conjure up the feeling of success, big and small, by recalling experiences from your recent or distant past, things like delivering a killer presentation, finding a primo parking spot, or completing a training program. Really inhabit the feeling as you visualize these successful scenarios, allowing the music to infuse and enliven ...
Yarrow has many nicknames, including bloodwort, green arrow, sneezeweed, nosebleed, green adder's mouth, soldier's woundwort, and allheal. These indicate its rich history as an healing herb. Modern research supports its astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, and other qualities. It also attracts beneficial insects and has deep roots in magic. Yarrow sprouts early in spring and is easy to cultivate. The best way to enjoy its benefits is to grow your own. Plant the seeds in sun to ...
