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Today is the day to honor the Trickster. One positive thing the Trickster can teach us is that we can be creative, and that we can use our creativity to turn our dreams into reality. If you wish it, create it! For this spell you'll need a sketchbook or plain paper and artist markers/ colored pencils, etc. Sit down with your art supplies. Think of what you have and what you want. Let's say you live in a small apartment but want a house. With your markers, sketch a drawing representing your ...
Yarrow has many nicknames, including bloodwort, green arrow, sneezeweed, nosebleed, green adder's mouth, soldier's woundwort, and allheal. These indicate its rich history as an healing herb. Modern research supports its astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, and other qualities. It also attracts beneficial insects and has deep roots in magic. Yarrow sprouts early in spring and is easy to cultivate. The best way to enjoy its benefits is to grow your own. Plant the seeds in sun to ...
The new moon represents endings and beginnings, and an eclipse of the sun is the perfect time to remove undesirable influences from your life. Prior to this astronomical event, physically clean your home. Next, open windows and doors to release unwanted energies. Smoke-cleanse your home using dry juniper boughs, sage, or hazel wands, being careful to catch any sparks or ashes in a safe, fireproof container. Walk widdershins (counterclockwise) around the space while chanting: I remove, banish, ...
Poetry comes from the spirit. It offers a way to see the world a little slant, to make sense of the mystical. It also plays a major role in magic. Most spells include elements of poetry. So do many rituals. This is because the mechanics of poetry, like rhyme and alliteration, provide more traction for moving energy, the same as they give that little "aha" in your head when you hear them. You can celebrate World Poetry Day in a variety of ways. Read a book of poems. Look through your collection ...
