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Making floral wreaths of spring flowers is as old as spring itself. The flowers you choose can influence the magick you are creating. Marigolds are associated with prophecy and psychic ability. Weaving and wearing a garland filled with marigolds will bring insight, through dreams, of what might blossom for you in the spring and early summer. Wear the garland all day, or as long as possible, and put it under your pillow overnight. You will need: Green floral wire Fresh marigolds(usually sold ...
Today is Dita e Veres (“The Summer Day”), one of the most celebrated pagan days in Albania. This marks the end of winter and honors nature’s ability to regenerate. Zana Malit, Muse of the Mountain and the goddess of hunting, forests, and nature, only comes out of her temple today. Let’s invoke Zana Malit’s spirit. Put a large bowl of spring water in the middle of the floor. Collect four 3-to-4-inch pillar candles in the colors orange, yellow, blue, and green. ...
Regardless of whether March marks for you the shift from winter into spring or summer into fall, it’s a good time to clear yourself energetically. We’ll use the Tarot and the body to achieve this cleanse. The fives in the Minor Arcana point to the need to break a cycle. These cards are a call to shift how you think, feel, perceive, or act in order to move forward. I recommend doing this clearing in the morning or evening, but it can work any time you need to realign. You can stand, ...
There are some people who love winter, and others who are more than ready for it to be done by the end of January. There’s no way to speed up the change of the seasons, but you can connect to more tropical energies when the winter blues have got you down. For this exercise you’ll need a candle, a playlist of summer songs, and a drink that reminds you of warmer weather. Start by safely lighting the candle and saying: Today I chase the winter blues away! Start your playlist and ...
