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Everyone has a heart—not just a body part, but something at the core of their identity that gives their life meaning. It may be a career, religion, home, virtue, code of honor, another person, or any other key feature. People who haven't found theirs may feel empty, unfulfilled, adrift. So it's important to know and nurture your heart. For this spell, you need a heartshaped bead, a way to write on it, and a ribbon that will fit through it. Look for a big pendant-type bead of glass, ...
Have you ever wondered what to do with crystals you've accumulated but aren't using? It's difficult to part with pretty things, but sometimes it's very satisfying to clear out your magical space. If you have a few crystals you don't need, consider giving them a new life by leaving them in a place where a random person will find them. Imagine sitting down on a park bench and discovering a rose quartz next to you or noticing an amethyst in the cracks of the sidewalk. How would you feel? Would you ...
The Irish harvest holiday of Lughnasadh, and the Christianized celebration of Lammas in Britain, is a joyful time of gratitude for bounty. For this rite, first verbally thank deities, ancestors, spiritual beings, or the universe itself for all the blessings you've enjoyed this year. Next, anoint a green candle with lavender and rose oil, and light it in a safe holder. Slather thick slices of bread (preferably homemade) with butter, honey, and/or jam, and prepare a platter with seasonal fruits, ...
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 ...
