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Rosemary, a common herb, is known for making hair shiny and healthy. Make this rosemary rinse to beautify your locks while benefiting from its magical properties. Rosemary is associated with love, friendship, protection, and beauty. It's an all-purpose magical herb and very versatile, which means you can adjust its purpose to whatever your needs may be. To make the rinse, just place three sprigs of fresh rosemary in two cups of water, bring to a boil, and then let simmer for about five ...
Burn this incense when you are struggling to communicate your thoughts, feelings, or ideas. This can include improving communication with a partner, child, coworker, boss, etc. You can also use this to improve communication with spirits, guides, ancestors, or deities if you can't hear/feel their messages. You will need: A black pen or marker A piece of white paper, 5 inches square A silver bowl or a bowl with a silver item placed inside so that it directly touches the paper (a silver ring, ...
In 1872, Victorian poet Christina Rossetti felt inspired to write "A Christmas Carol," a long poem that describes the world's terrible winter before the birth of Jesus. Read the first verse aloud to get the feeling:In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,In the bleak midwinter, long ago. But while our winter may be cold, it is not bleak! We know the planet is naturally spinning into its season of ...
This is the perfect time to honor the Eleusinian Mysteries, which were celebrated at this time of year in ancient Greece. These initiatory rites were dedicated to the goddesses Demeter and Persephone. If you feel the call of self-initiation, here is a simple spell that can help you on your path. You will need a piece of paper, a pen, an envelope, and six pomegranate seeds (or juice if you cannot get the fruit). Ground yourself by closing your eyes and taking several deep breaths. Focus on your ...
