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A thorough magical cleansing of both your mundane and your sacred space should be performed several times throughout the year. To remove negative energy, burn a black candle or use a smudging stick (or both). Open windows if possible. Move the candle or smudging stick through all of the rooms you wish to cleanse, visualizing any negative energy being dispelled. Chant in each room: Fading with the waning moon, negativity removed. Ideally, use the same candle or smudging stick each time you ...
Each month we have the opportunity to recharge our magic by visualizing the moon as a source of magical energy. Sure, we know it's just a stone in the sky that's lit by the sun, but it represents so much more. The moon is essential for the way life has evolved on Earth—the seasons, the tides; its gravitational pull stabilizes the tilt of our planet's axis. Without the moon, life on Earth would be quite different. But its hold on us symbolically is important, too. Magically, we respond to ...
If you're feeling stuck, like you can't move forward, this spell can be used to keep the way open for your goals and success. Even if you aren't feeling stuck yet, you can use this spell as a preventive measure. Visualize the removal of blockages that inhibit your movement forward or restrict your ambitions. Safely light a red candle and visualize your goal. Imagine the candle burning the path ahead for you. Chant: I'll forge ahead, I'll make my way— I'm moving forward every day. By this ...
Today, the ancient Romans celebrated Robigalia in honor of Robigus, the god of mildew (yes, you read that correctly). Appeasing this deity would hopefully ensure that crops would remain free of a mildew that threatened emerging seedlings. A ceremony was conducted that involved a priest lighting a fire on the altar and offerings made using wine and incense. In many parts of the world, planting is underway now. If it's too early in your area, use this spell to bless and protect any seeds you ...
