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As the year winds to a close, leaving food offerings to the spirits who have helped you on your journey over the past twelve months is a wonderful way to end the season with gratitude, feeding your relationships with unseen allies. For a liquid offering, you might choose milk sweetened with honey; cider, beer, or wine; or a tea made from herbs that have special significance to you. For food, little cookies, cakes, or bread; fresh or dried fruit; or nuts and candies work well. If you have pets, ...
Today is Giving Tuesday. Held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this holiday reminds us to think of those less fortunate. Turn your attention to deities of compassion, like Quan Yin, Eleos, and Clementia, or of generosity, such as the Charites (or Gratiae), the Vanir, and Lakshmi. Service to the gods is about more than just saying a prayer or casting a spell. It's about doing their work in this world, where human hands and hearts are well scaled for the tasks, while a divine touch is often a ...
Relationships can fray, and we may find ourselves moving away emotionally from people we truly care about. Luckily, with a little bit of magick, we can fix the relationships that are important to us. For this spell you will need two pieces of string (or rope) long enough that they can be tied together. Place the two pieces of string in front of you and designate one as yourself and the other as the person you are having trouble with. Hold the “you” piece of string and visualize ...
Venus enters Scorpio today, bringing focus to our relationships, especially those that are roman[1]tic or sexual in nature. Specifically, we will likely find ourselves wanting to be around those we are attracted to and seeking—nay, requiring—their attention more than usual. Cast this spell to get the attention you deserve right now from your partner(s), and use the energy to set the stage for a sensual evening of connection. Cleanse a piece of red jasper or black tourmaline and ...
