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Birds relate to the element of air. If you like working with air, then helping birds can improve your connection with that element. Many bird species migrate twice annually. In spring they leave their winter roosts for summer nesting grounds, and in autumn they and their fledged chicks fly to warmer refuges. On these journeys, most of them rely on finding food, water, and resting spots along the way to keep them going. Today is World Migratory Bird Day this year. You can help migrating birds ...
Bee balm (Monarda spp.) is a lovely herb whose bright, earthy scent adds a touch of enchantment to any Witch's garden. It lends a citrusy flavor to recipes and is the perfect herbal ally when seeking clarity, or for working spells for success, prosperity, contentment, or peace. Rise early and make yourself comfortable on your deck, porch, or balcony with a cup of "Bee" Clear Tea (recipe below) and take in each and every note—the sun stretching golden fingers above the eastern hills, ...
We magical folx often find ourselves needing to divine, cast spells, or work magic at unplanned times or when we're far away from our magical workspace. Plus, we may not feel comfortable setting up an altar or working spellcraft in public, or carrying materials with us. You can remedy some of these situations by creating a Porta-Pagan. What's a Porta-Pagan? It's a miniature set of magical tools in a small, sturdy container. Because it's small, it can be carried in a pocket, purse, glove box, ...
Here is a soaking bath to aid with divinatory dreams. You will need: 3 cups milk (can use milk alternatives like almond or oat milk) 1 pearl, piece of coral, amethyst crystal, and/or sapphire (optional) 3 passionflowers (Passiflora incarnata), dried or fresh Purple or blue carnation flower petals from 7 blooms, dried or fresh A blue or purple candle, any kind, in a holder (optional) Fill your bathtub with water to your desired temperature. Add the milk to the water. Place any of the ...
