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Now we enter the dark season. This is the time to get rid of any problems in your life—bad habits, relationships, jobs, etc. Perform this spell after dark. You’ll need a silver ink pen or marker, a sheet of black construction paper, a heatproof container or cauldron, and a black candle. First, write your problem on the paper. Read it aloud. Next, tear the paper into pieces and place them in the container/cauldron. Then safely light the candle. Now ignite the paper scraps with the ...
At first you were in feel-it-to-yourtoes love. But that was then. Your feelings have changed. This spell will help you forget ’em fast. You’ll need a tart apple, peeled. You’ll also need some lemon juice and a crushed clove of garlic. Rub the lemon juice and garlic into the peeled apple. Rub it hard. Then set the apple on a paper towel to dry for a few days. It doesn’t need to dry completely, but allow it to begin to shrivel. When the apple is ready, take it to a wooded ...
Tonight, the August full moon, sometimes called the Grain Moon, will illuminate the sky. This moon will rise above an earth that is ripe and ready to be harvested. Decorate your altar with the bounty of the season. A vase of zinnias or blackeyed Susans would be nice. A few stems of grain and some ears of corn would also be appropriate. Tonight’s ritual should be about giving thanks. Safely light a gold pillar candle on your altar. Meditate about the good things in your life. On a sheet ...
If there is ever a moment when time could stand still, it’s on an August afternoon. The wind doesn’t stir and the streams are silent as they dream of May. In the late afternoon the cicadas sing lazily in the August heat. August afternoons are a perfect time to scry and meditate. You’ll need a smooth rock that appeals to you. You’ll also need a calm body of water. This could be a lake, pond, or birdbath. A bowl of water may also be used; however, try to perform the ...
