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It's difficult to watch someone you care about go through difficulty, especially when their mindset is out of control. When someone you know needs some stability but can't seem to manage it, try this simple spell to help them find balance. Find a stick on the ground that is at least half an inch wide and less than a foot long. Paint or carve the name of the person in question into the wood while visualizing them feeling calm, collected, and rational. Imagine them making good decisions and ...
Sometimes we're faced with hard choices and don't know where to turn because there are so many layers to the situation. If you find yourself facing a moral dilemma but are flip-flopping in confusion and conflicting feelings, use this spell to examine the issue piece by piece. If possible, go outdoors. Cut an onion in half from top to bottom and then repeat, creating four quarters. Pull the layers of the onion apart and arrange them in a single layer on the ground or on a flat surface. As you ...
Autumn is often a time when we're inspired to reflect on what we have gained and experienced throughout the year. Set aside some time to take a walk on a day when the leaves are falling. As you wander, pick up five or so dried leaves and take them home. Get a jar with a lid, a marker, and a quiet place to think. As you hold a leaf in your hand, remember an instance during the past year when you felt joy. It can be a funny scenario that made you laugh, an achievement, or a person you met. As you ...
Star anise is an affordable and common herb that smells like black licorice. The whole seedpods, which can be bought at many grocery stores, are shaped like stars, and within each point of the star is a seed. For this spell, think of these seeds as representing potential, hope, and growth. Select a pod that is symmetrical and has its seeds intact. Get a hammer and find a hard surface such as a concrete floor. Think of a wish that you can put into one bold, simple sentence. Place the star on ...
