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With late summer heat creating abundant harvests, there is a buoyant seasonal energy available to use to power a success spell. Go outdoors and gather four leaves of any size and color. Sit down on the earth. Draw a circle around you clockwise in the air or on the earth. This simple drawing of a circle creates sacred space. You're between the worlds. Focus on where in your life you choose to see success. Determine which way is east. Place a leaf east of you, saying: East, bring me inspiration ...
For this spell of peace, you will need some lavender or chamomile essential oil and a blue or white glass-encased candle. Put a few drops of oil on the top of the candle. Light the candle and allow yourself to relax. Take some deep breaths and focus on the light of the candle. Feel the flame of the candle mirrored in your heart. Allow this energy to flow over and through you. Let the energy of peace from the candle flame move through your body. Visualize or imagine a cloak of peace emanating ...
It's August, and the gardens and roadsides are brimming with color. Zinnias, tall phlox, and cosmos brighten flower beds. Black-eyed Susans gleam along roadsides, spreading their golden hue. It's a harvest of color. Everywhere you look, there's a color celebration going on. This informal ritual encourages you to bring this harvest of colors indoors. You'll need some cut flowers and containers. For containers, use your imagination—vases, jars, jugs, mugs, or old coffee cups are some ...
It's Lammas-tide in the Northern Hemisphere, so here is some bread-related magic. Pancakes are simple to make (from scratch or a box) and easy to fill with prosperity ingredients. Add ½ teaspoon allspice or carob powder to the dry ingredients, as both are associated with money and abundance. Top your pancakes with almonds or pecans, as they are connected with abundance and employment. Almonds are said to help heal past money issues/trauma. Add the best butter or maple syrup you can ...
