Today marks the end of the first Mercury retrograde of 2021. Breathe a sigh of relief as this planet goes direct today and communication gets back on track. Now is the time to review and send those missives you’ve been holding onto for fear of being misunderstood. Call friends and get back into the swing of things socially. Complete the projects that have been on hold. Go ahead and make plans for vacations or business trips. Mercury retrograde is a time to pause and reflect on ...
Much magic relies on writing. We write spells and books. We inscribe words or names on stones, candles, wands, and other magical tools. We create magical alphabets such as runes and ogham. These work better when handwritten than when typed or printed out. Today is National Handwriting Day, so take some time to practice the magic of handwriting. For this exercise you’ll need a pen. A ballpoint pen will do, a fountain pen is better, and a dip nib is best of all. (Most magical inks are ...
Here’s a way to spread some cheer. You’ll need some coins, a bowl of salt water, and some time. If possible, buy a roll of quarters for this spell, although any coins or paper money will do. If using coins, soak them overnight in the bowl of salt water, then rinse and dry them. This step cleanses them psychically and physically. If using paper money, dab salt water on the corners of each bill, then allow them to dry. Once the coins or bills are cleansed and dried, hold your hands ...
Spring cleaning gets a lot of press, but fall cleaning makes just as much sense. After all, in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, we’re shutting our windows and getting ready to camp out at home for winter and the holidays, so of course we want to create a clean, cozy, organized, and energetically positive space for the months ahead. Today, diffuse cinnamon and clove essential oils as you give your home a good, thorough cleaning. If you have time, you might also want to clear clutter ...