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Today is Oak Apple Day, which is tied to the English legend of King Charles II hiding in an oak tree to escape capture and then being able to return to the throne. Some theorize that the image of the oak-leafed "green man" is inspired by his story. To celebrate this day, folks would adorn their bodies and decorate buildings with oak leaves. The oak tree emerges from a tiny acorn and is a symbol of strength, honor, and wisdom. This connection makes for some powerful magic to tap into. There are ...
Use this magick to imbue your home and all who tread there with protection and good fortune. Choose a small to medium-sized rug. Begin by sweeping or vacuuming the rug, imagining you are removing any obstacles in your path as you clear out the dirt. Then decorate a few stickers or a length of masking tape with the protective and magickal symbol of the pentacle. Place the stickers or tape on the underside of the rug. At the corners of the rug or around its perimeter, dot on some patchouli ...
Today, change your trajectory, bust out of a rut, and have a little fun by observing National Two Different-Colored Shoes Day with a magical twist. First, select two unmatched shoes that are comparable enough in feel, height, and coverage to be comfortably worn together. If it's sunny out, take them outside and hold them in your open palms, bathing them in the sun. Otherwise, place them on the earth or hold them in the diffuse daylight coming in through a window. With a lighthearted spirit, ...
This is a spell you can perform any time you need a bit of extra luck. You will need a container of honey, a small candle (preferably beeswax), a candleholder, and a safe space where the candle can burn down undisturbed. Anoint your candle and its holder with a drop or two of honey (not too much or it will interfere with the burning process). Taste the residual honey and say: As this honey is sweet, so shall the world be sweet to me. Light the candle and place the container of honey next to ...
