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For this spell you’ll need two small pine branches or two pine cones. Bless them according to your spiritual path. After blessing them, hold them and think of something you wish to purify in your life. Perhaps you want to clear away a habit or a situation. Next, safely light a small fire in a heatproof container, cauldron, or fireplace. Burn the branches or cones in the fire. Visualize the flames purifying your life. “See” the burning pine cleansing the issue from your life. ...
Now nature begins its climb toward spring and summer, to growth, maturity, and eventually the harvest. We also begin our own climb. We have a clean slate before us. To what heights will you climb this year? On a sheet of clean white paper, write two or three goals you’ve set for yourself this year. Or write them in your Book of Shadows. They could be health or diet goals, or perhaps a career or education goal—anything you desire. After you’ve written them, say: Now nature ...
Pine has a purifying quality and is perfect to use in blessing rituals at this time of year. Use this ritual to bless your home and family. You’ll need a bayberry-scented candle, two small pine branches, and a heatproof container, cauldron, or fireplace. Place the candle on your altar and safely light it. In front of the candle, lay the pine branches. Position them so they form a cross. Sit before your altar and say: Pine, you’re an ancient and mighty tree.Bless my family and our ...
At this time of year, holly is the perfect herb to use to clear away any negative energy in your home. For this spell you’ll need a sheet of newspaper, three holly leaves, a piece of stationery, and a pen. First, lay the sheet of newspaper flat on a table or the floor. Then place the holly leaves in the middle of the newspaper. Write your problem on the stationery. Visualize your problem vanishing. Now tear up the stationery and scatter the pieces over the holly leaves. Wrap the ...
