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It’s time to dream of summer and plan a magical garden. The soil is still cold, but the latest seed catalogs are out and you can always dream. Cast a circle, calling in the Goddess: By the earth that is her body, theair that is her breath, the fire of herstrong spirit, and the waters of herliving womb, I cast this circle. I call what is above and what is below,and ask them to unite—earth andsunlight—to grow my magical garden. In sacred space, contemplate your own garden ...
Take a thrice-wise footbath today to recharge your endurance and inner warmth for the long, cold days ahead. As you assemble the following ingredients, imagine the gestation and manifestations of spring. While soaking your feet, visualize the path ahead of you as glowing and golden. Be forewarned that this spell will stain your skin and towels yellow. You are about to be very lucky for a few days, and this fortune will transfer but not wash away easily, so make it count! Combine the following ...
This is an old family tradition in our house, based on the European tale of Saint Nicholas coming this night to fill the shoes/stockings of the household (one of the origins of the Santa tales). We decided to keep it and incorporate it into our pagan rituals. Saint Nicholas Day is actually tomorrow, but tonight is the fun. Before bedtime, each individual in the house puts out a shoe, either at the hearth or outside their bedroom door. When it’s quiet, household members sneak out and ...
If there is an ancestor or other Beloved Dead spirit you feel close to whom you plan to honor this Samhain, either on the holiday itself or with a shrine you’ve set up for the month, you can ask for their guidance at any time now, as the veil between the worlds becomes gossamer-thin. For this spell, you simply need a picture or symbol representing the departed spirit and a black candle. Using a small blade or wooden pick, carve your question on the candle, and anoint the candle with some ...
