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April rains are cleansing and nurturing. This is a good time to clean your ritual tools, refresh your altar, and renew the positive energy of your ritual space. To do this, if possible place any magical tools that won't be harmed outside during a gentle April rain. Place them in a protected area. (If you can't do this, I have a suggestion for you next.) Leave your tools outside for a couple of minutes. Bring them inside and place them on a clean kitchen towel. Using a soft cotton cloth, buff ...
Herb-filled sachets, when tucked near your pillow as you slumber, are a wonderful way to induce sleep, encourage pleasant dreams, or release anxiety. Another way to use them in your craft is to induce prophetic dreaming. Before you go to sleep, use a dream journal to write down questions you would like the answer to. Then tuck your herbal sachet near your pillow and see what your dreams reveal. Remember to write down your revelations as soon as you awaken so you won't forget them. To make a ...
This time of year can leave us feeling frazzled, impatient, anxious, ill-tempered, or even depressed. We can feel a lot of pressure at this time of year, which is the exact opposite of what this season is supposedly about. Many people can't wait for the holidays to be over, whether they celebrate them or not. This spell gives you permission to chill out amid the stress. You will need: Comfy clothes A white candle A fireproof candleholder Your favorite calming essential oil or relaxing ...
This is a great ritual to do when you know you want to engage in new self-care practices but you're not sure which ones would be most powerful for you. To begin, relax and call on the Divine. Write the word Home on a piece of paper. Then ask yourself, "What area of my home can I bring into greater harmony?" Contemplate various areas of your home while checking in with your pendulum. When you get a "yes" answer, write the name of that area down. Ask for clarification as needed. (For example, ...
