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Today we celebrate the first official harvest of the season. It is a time to celebrate the abundance you have gathered. Whether this is the fruits of your garden or the fruits of a harvest in other areas of your life, now is the time to celebrate and be thankful for all you have achieved so far this year. Create a small collage with pictures, words, statements, sigils, stickers, or anything that represents your achievements for the year. This will need to be placed on your altar or in another ...
This fun rite is usually done around Oestara/Alban Eilir/Spring Equinox or the Christian celebration of Easter. Children can participate, too. Before boiling the eggs, bless the water by using a wand or athame dipped into the pot and saying: All who eat thereof are hereby blessed. Boil white eggs, then remove them from the pot. When the eggs are dry and have cooled, use a white or colorless wax crayon to inscribe sigils on each of them. These symbols can be runes, ogham letters, planetary ...
Use this altar spell to attract good fortune throughout the spring season. Cover the altar with a green or white cloth. In the middle of the altar, place a basket. Choose some items to symbolize the blessings you hope to enjoy this spring. For example, you might choose a favorite toy or stuffed animal to represent happiness and laughter, candy to represent sweetness, colored eggs to represent fertility or new beginnings, and flowers to represent love and sexuality. Place the items in the ...
The spring equinox is coming, so now is a great time to think about renewal and rebirth. Taking a hot shower with fresh springtime herbs is a fabulous way to bring in new ideas and energy. This is very simple to do. Gather a bundle of your favorite fresh herbs, such as rosemary, lavender, peppermint, thyme, or eucalyptus. Wrap the bundle in twine and let it hang from your showerhead. Start the water and let the steam bring out the essence and scent of the herbs. Step into the shower and feel ...
