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Did you know that honey doesn't spoil or rot? It has a long history of usage in natural medicine, and quite rightly, too. Honey is said to improve the mood, lift the spirits, ease the stomach, soothe the skin, and more. For this honey spell, you'll need a jar of local natural honey and a wooden or bamboo spoon (not metal or plastic). Put the jar of honey in a southfacing windowsill at noon. As the sun sets, take a spoonful of the honey and raise it to the four directions. Then lick the honey ...
This quick spell makes a talisman to carry with you as a reminder that you really do want to break a particular habit. You'll need a small piece of paper, a black marker, a votive candle (I prefer black) in a holder, a match or lighter, a small glass jar (I use an 8-ounce canning jar), a glass of water, a piece of cotton fabric (I like black), and some cotton or wool string (again I prefer black). Write the habit you want to break in bold letters on the paper, then light the candle. Say what ...
Today kicks off National Garden Week. That means this is a great time to do a garden blessing. Collect five quarter-size stones, crystals, or glass drops to represent air, fire, water, earth, and spirit. Select five points in your garden marking east, south, west, north, and center. This is where you will deposit your markers. You can leave them showing or bury them if you're concerned that someone may wander off with them. Start in the east and place the air stone. Say: Air, bring easy ...
Have you ever felt that bodies of water have different personalities, just like people? For example, a turbulent river may invoke a feeling of intense, forceful energy, while a serene lake seems peaceful and gentle. Take a small jar to a rushing river. When it feels right, hold the jar in the water with the opening facing the oncoming stream so that the water jumps into the jar full force. Cap the jar tightly, catching the active energy inside. Be safe while doing this, and don't go into any ...
