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To communicate with a friendly spirit, begin by draping your altar in black. You'll also need a black candle in a holder, a pinch of culinary sage, and a dark magic mirror. If you don't have a magic mirror, try this. Place a black sheet of construction paper behind the blank glass of a picture frame. Darken the room. Sit before the mirror. Safely light the candle and sprinkle the sage around the candleholder. Call to the spirit: To the spirit, (say the spirit's name), I must speak.It is you ...
If you are renovating or redecorating your living space, you can add intentional magical energy to your project. Before you begin to paint the walls in a room, use a pencil to write positive affirmations on the walls. Add words that describe the energy you want to bring to the space: love, dreams, success, joy, laughter, harmony, peace, etc. You can also draw symbols for protection, such as a pentacle (a five-pointed star inside of a circle). The point of each star on the pentacle represents ...
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 ...
Today is the International Day of Peace, established by the United Nations in 1981. It is also a new moon/solar eclipse. This is a transformational time for a new beginning. It is a day to promote peace throughout the world, but more importantly a time to consciously cultivate peace within yourself. The new moon is like a doorway, a chance to begin again and walk into the new energy with fresh ideas about how to achieve peace. Obtain a small candle, white if possible, but any color that you ...
