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As a tree hugger, it seems logical to me to send trees love and peace at the end of their growing season. After all, they give us shade, oxygen, fruit, and more. The Fall Equinox marks the day when the Wheel of the Year starts to turn toward the dark months. It’s a perfect time to send some love and gratitude to ancient tree spirits, as soon they will lose their leaves and go dormant for the winter. For this spell you will need 3 cups water in a pot and ½ cup each dried lavender, ...
This is the time of year when kids go back to school and some folks are heading off to college. Whether or not you are attending any kind of formal classes, it is always good to keep learning. Learning new things helps your brain function, but it also makes you a more wellrounded person. And as Witches, we always want to be learning and growing as we practice our Craft. Set a goal of learning one new thing every day, or every week, or every full moon. If you aren’t someone to whom ...
Tonight, the August full moon, sometimes called the Grain Moon, will illuminate the sky. This moon will rise above an earth that is ripe and ready to be harvested. Decorate your altar with the bounty of the season. A vase of zinnias or blackeyed Susans would be nice. A few stems of grain and some ears of corn would also be appropriate. Tonight’s ritual should be about giving thanks. Safely light a gold pillar candle on your altar. Meditate about the good things in your life. On a sheet ...
This spell is for getting more in touch with the water element. You will need these materials:* Your bath or shower* A dark blue or black candle* A handful of sea salt* A large bowl of water Draw a bath. (If you’re using a shower, skip to the next step.) Ground and center. Safely light the candle. Add the handful of salt to the bowl of water and swirl it with your fingers, imagining it like a little ocean. Gently slosh the water from side to side, imagining the great tides of the sea ...
