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Spring brings rain in many parts of the world. Sometimes this is welcome, and other times not. Too much rain can cause flooding, while other parts of the land get none. Here is a spell to send unwanted rain where it is needed more. Gather these items:* A large map of your continent* Several small containers, such as shot glasses or bowls, one bigger than the others* Some water (rainwater if possible) Check the weather conditions on your continent to find out where it is wet and where it is ...
There is nothing kinder than a truth from a friend delivered with tact and pure love. It can be hard to speak our mind. This little potion helps to sweeten the tongue, making it easier to express our compassion and sincerity. Enjoy a spoonful of this elixir before any heart-to-heart, and it will make for honesty and golden communication, rooted in perfect love and perfect trust. Gather the following ingredients:* 2 cups honey* 1 cup apple juice* 4 quince, sliced* 8 juniper berries, dried* 1/4 ...
On this day, ancient Rome had a festival called Feralia that was somewhat like the Day of the Dead. This marked the end of the nine-day festival Parentalia. It was a traditional time to honor one’s ancestors and pay homage to them. Ferre means “to carry” or “to ferry,” as in ferrying the dead across the river to the underworld. According to Ovid, people would visit tombs with offerings to appease the ghosts. Gifts included flowers, wine-soaked pieces of bread, ...
For most of us, February is a month when water comes from the sky in one form or another. In California, that may be rain. In New York, it’s usually snow. Either way, this is a good time to embrace water’s gifts, even if they make life a little more challenging. After all, water is the basis of life. So instead of bemoaning the precipitation, collect a little bit in a bowl and use it for this simple spell. Hold the bowl between your hands and lift it to the sky. If you want, you ...
