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The Wiccan and Neopagan sabbats that are not equinoxes and solstices occur on dates that are similar but not astrologically precise. We are currently in the midst of astrological Beltane. Take a bottle of your favorite wine, kombucha, or other nonalcoholic beverage. With a flashlight in hand, safely travel to a calming, hidden place after nightfall. Using a black permanent marker, draw crescent moons on the bottle. Meditate and then visualize the obscured moon enchanting the liquid. Once ...
Spring is in the air, and it's only natural at this time that thoughts turn to love and romance. Whether you're currently in a good relationship and just want to grow closer or you're still searching for that special someone, this spell will help. You'll need a red candle, a knife or an athame, a lemon, a heatproof dish, and a box of matches. Carve a heart into the candle, then cut the lemon in half. Rub half of the lemon up one side of the candle, and the other half up the other side of the ...
It's not uncommon to hear "May the 4th be with you" every May 4th as people around the world celebrate Star Wars Day. The idea of the Force as a cosmic power that connects everything in the universe is an idea worth celebrating. To connect to the greater universe, find a comfortable and quiet spot where you won't be disturbed. You can stand or sit. Begin by closing your eyes and taking a deep breath. As you exhale, push out any negative energy or thoughts inside of you. As you breathe, extend ...
Today is the National Day of Prayer. On this day millions of people may offer their prayers for guidance and leadership. As magickal people, the word prayer may not be a word we are comfortable using. However, the words affirmation and incantation carry the same intention. Some may find that using those words is a better fit for their practices. Many of us, as magickal practitioners, embrace a higher power, contrary to what others may think it means to be "Pagan." As people who embrace and ...
