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Can you believe it's almost the Winter Solstice? Also called Yule, Midwinter, and many other names, this is a sacred time for those of us who walk in alignment with the seasons. (For folks in the Southern Hemisphere, it is currently approaching Midsummer.) Because we are soon to formerly welcome back the Holy Sun/Son at this time, let's put a little fire in our step to amp us up in preparation! At nightfall, simply light a candle of any color. (Black, white, and fire colors are ideal.) When ...
This spell makes use of all your divination tools. As many Witches know, the herb mugwort is utilized frequently in spells both to cleanse tools and to open the third eye. Gather all your divination tools in one place, whether Tarot decks, scrying mirrors, crystal balls, dowsing rods, runes, or anything else. Call upon your guides and guardians. Sit in a calm space with only candlelight or moonlight to illuminate it. Brew a very strong cup of mugwort tea and let it cool. Anoint all your ...
A fellow mystical friend recently told me about (and gave permission to share) a unique protection spell that can be performed whenever one desires. It's best to perform energetic shielding on a daily basis. As with all protection shields, regular upkeep and maintenance can go a long way. By reinforcing shields through visualization and spoken affirmation, the shields continue to be active both externally and unconsciously. Simply close your eyes, breathe deeply, and visualize a glass-thin ...
To perform a simple but effective scrying ritual, get any bowl or good-size mug from your kitchen cupboard. Fill the bowl or vessel approximately halfway with water. Next, use your intuition to grab a cooking oil of your choice, and pour a small amount in the vessel, making sure it covers about half of the water's surface. Fetch a fancy spoon and one powdered cooking herb of your choice. Sprinkle a dash of the herb on the surface of the water. With notebook and pen in hand, go to a ...
