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Saint Patrick’s Day is often associated with the concept of luck (the luck of the Irish). Jupiter, the planet that governs luck, is in fiery Mars-ruled Aries now, so we’re going to tap into those aspects. For this spell we will be using two common household spices that have associations with luck: nutmeg (ruled by Jupiter and associated with the element of fire) and allspice (ruled by Mars and corresponding with fire). You will also need either your besom or your household ...
The aurora borealis is named after Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn, and Boreas, the Greek god of the north wind. Also known as the northern lights, the aurora borealis is the result of particles colliding with atoms high in the atmosphere. There are many wondrous names for the northern lights, from the Dance of Spirits to the Charge of the Equinoxes, and strangely enough, they do seem to appear around the time of the equinoxes, especially in the spring. They are also connected to ...
In honor of the season of giving, this is a fun spell to perform that not only creates good luck for yourself but also blesses others with a small auspicious surprise. Get thirteen dollar bills (or the smallest currency note in your country), and anoint each one with essential oil of patchouli or vetiver. Make sure they are nice and scented! Place these in an envelope on which you have drawn sacred symbols of abundance, luck, and joy. Face the direction north while declaring: Prosperous ...
We love the holiday season, but it can be stressful and chaotic, turning otherwise good folks into giant balls of negative energy. We tend to encounter this negativity most often when we go Yule shopping. It would be one thing if people could keep their negativity to themselves, but that’s seldom the case. Luckily, we always carry a secret weapon with us: a citrine crystal. Citrine is a pale yellow quartz, and it’s our favorite crystal to use for protection. Before going shopping, ...
