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The Sun moves into Leo tomorrow, so it's a great time for a fire spell. You'll need a votive candle (red or orange is best), some wooden matches, and a heatproof container. Carve your desires into the candle with the blunt end of the match. Maybe you're hoping for a promotion at work or seeking a suitable relationship. Whatever it is, carve what this symbolizes to you into the candle. Using the head of the same match, light the candle. Let three drops of the wax fall into the heatproof ...
Independence Day is the perfect day to break a tie with something (or someone) that has become a less-than-beneficial influence in your life. Maybe you need a break from your phone-scrolling, or perhaps there's someone in your life who has become too clingy. You'll need two stones of two different colors; one represents you and the other represents the thing or person you're taking a break from. Place them in the middle of a flat surface where they won't be disturbed— a bedroom ...
Did you know that honey doesn't spoil or rot? It has a long history of usage in natural medicine, and quite rightly, too. Honey is said to improve the mood, lift the spirits, ease the stomach, soothe the skin, and more. For this honey spell, you'll need a jar of local natural honey and a wooden or bamboo spoon (not metal or plastic). Put the jar of honey in a southfacing windowsill at noon. As the sun sets, take a spoonful of the honey and raise it to the four directions. Then lick the honey ...
This quick spell makes a talisman to carry with you as a reminder that you really do want to break a particular habit. You'll need a small piece of paper, a black marker, a votive candle (I prefer black) in a holder, a match or lighter, a small glass jar (I use an 8-ounce canning jar), a glass of water, a piece of cotton fabric (I like black), and some cotton or wool string (again I prefer black). Write the habit you want to break in bold letters on the paper, then light the candle. Say what ...
