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May 28 is the International Day of Action for Women’s Health. Today’s rite is intended to attract optimal health to you and your loved ones. Use your athame (ritual blade) to cut an apple across its middle, revealing the pentagram shape at the core. Cut the apple into slices to share. Each individual takes five bites of their apple slice, thoroughly chewing and swallowing, visualizing good health while doing so. Before each bite, chant: Earth—Health for my body. ...
Tidy up your altar both physically and spiritually. Clean up any dust, ashes, or spills. Wash or replace your altar cloth. Dust off any statues, candleholders, or other stationary items. Replenish candles, salt, water, incense, or anything else needed. Cleanse, recharge, and/or replace any crystals or stones. When your altar is completely clean, spritz the air above it with Florida water or another cleansing protective type of spray. Close your eyes and send energy through your power ...
It was once said that if a person heard the bells of the foxglove ring, they were doomed to die. Of course, this is not to be taken literally, as it was folklore inspired by foxglove's (Digitalis purpurea) poisonous nature. But there is something that foxglove and bells have in common, and that is protective magick. Foxgloves are one of our "garden wards," and can be planted to protect your property. Bells have a long history in magick. They have been used to clear ritual space, invoke the ...
Gnomes are earth elementals that can be helpful creatures, especially in the garden. They have masculine energy and can be highly protective, which aligns with the energy of Thursday. Working with gnomes means creating a space for them to occupy. A flower bed or garden area is an excellent place to invite them to stay. They enjoy the wilder parts of nature, so a spot that is shady and a tad overgrown is an excellent choice. You can put out food and drink to entice them in. You will know they ...
