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With Imbolc coming in just a few days, I like to use this time to start doing a ritual cleansing of my body and spirit. To do this, I drink herbal teas. Today's herbal tea is made of two ingredients associated with the goddess Brigid: rosemary and dandelion root. Not only are they helpful in detoxifying the body, but they also promote the purification of the spirit. If you don't grow these herbs normally, a good option is to get these items at your local market. You can get the rosemary in the ...
We are just a couple of weeks into the new year—yay, we made it! Today’s spell is about creating a sacred mask to help us embody our divinity throughout the rest of the year. This can be a mask that you like to wear for rituals, when celebrating sabbats, or just whenever you want to connect more deeply to your sacred self. Get your favorite craft supplies, such as glitter, feathers, and beads, and a simple face mask from the craft store. Set up your sacred space and set your ...
Christmas this year is especially poignant, as it occurs on the first night of Hanukkah, which begins at sundown. For this spell you'll need five chime candles with holders. (The colors are up to you.) Wait for the sun to set and find a place in your home to set your candles that resonates with you, such as an altar or mantelpiece. As you set your candles down, say:On this dark and holy night, a night shared by so many, I share the five energies of love, peace, unity, belonging, and hope. I ...
No matter when you get on a plane, it often feels like all the bin space has already been claimed by your fellow passengers. To make sure we can always get our bags in the bins, we carry sachets for luck and success in all our carry-on luggage. To make the sachet, you'll need a small piece of fabric, a piece of string, and a few dried herbs from your kitchen pantry. You can use whatever herbs you want here (be sure they are dried!), but we recommend basil, rosemary, bay leaves, chamomile, and ...
