The moon is in its home sign of Cancer for most of the day, and we may be feeling a desire to be around a few less people today and stick to ourselves. The winter solstice draws near, and the things that truly matter are likely to be on our mind. Before the rush of the holidays takes full effect, use the power of the Cancer moon to create a place of sanctuary and peace in your home. For this spell you will need some lavender water and four small to medium-size pieces of citrine, selenite, ...
Both Mars and Venus (who are famous in astrology for representing romantic/sexual relationships) are in Leo right now. The bad news is that you and your partner(s) might be more needy at this time. The good news is that you are bound to have some hot lovin’ over the next few weeks. Be kind and direct and don’t let things fester; face them instead and then get sensual about it. Cast this spell to add a little spice to the bedroom, literally. Take two cinnamon sticks and tie them ...
January is a good time to cast spells for the coming year. This one focuses on health and healing. For this spell you will need three beads. If possible, choose healing stones such as aventurine, chrysoprase, and malachite. If you can’t find those, use three different shades of green glass. Name each of the three beads for an aspect of health you want, such as body, mind, and spirit or heart, lungs, and liver. Hold each bead in your hand and concentrate on its meaning. Then string them ...
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 ...