Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Cliff Seruntine, author of Seasons of the Sacred Earth. Some say enchantment is only a fancy, a carry over from times long past when our ancestors knew no better. Others say enchantment is a tool and can be shaped to serve their own ends. But there are those who say it is something else altogether—the very essence of life and wonder; a vital link to mystery and wisdom. Come to know it and it will enrich how one approaches life, from the chores of day-to-day to how we interact with the numinous. The shamans of aboriginal folk, the wise men and women of old Europe, and even the common folk of the distant past (before urbanization drew

Whether you’re a homebody or you’re out in the parks throwing a festive party for Mother Earth today, we have plenty of magical ideas for you on how to celebrate Earth Day this year. [caption id="attachment_2416" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Photo by Camshafter"][/caption] Our Spell-a-Day features an Earth Day Ritual today. Last year I wrote an Earth Day article containing four simple tips to protect the Earth. Two years ago I wrote this article comparing bottled water and tap water, along with a ritual to transmute the water you drink. And five years ago (wow, has it already been that long?), I wrote this article about planting and harvesting herbs for magickal