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Independence Day is the perfect day to break a tie with something (or someone) that has become a less-than-beneficial influence in your life. Maybe you need a break from your phone-scrolling, or perhaps there's someone in your life who has become too clingy. You'll need two stones of two different colors; one represents you and the other represents the thing or person you're taking a break from. Place them in the middle of a flat surface where they won't be disturbed— a bedroom ...
This full moon, get a piece of black string that is three feet long. Place a bowl of water on the ground or on a windowsill. If possible, try to catch the reflection of the moon on the water. If this isn't possible, visualize the energy of the moon engulfing the water. The water is the energy of the moon in physical form. Place the string in the water until it is saturated. Remove the wet string and tie thirteen knots in it. This binds the protective power of the moon within the string. Leave ...
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 ...
A thorough magical cleansing of both your mundane and your sacred space should be performed several times throughout the year. To remove negative energy, burn a black candle or use a smudging stick (or both). Open windows if possible. Move the candle or smudging stick through all of the rooms you wish to cleanse, visualizing any negative energy being dispelled. Chant in each room: Fading with the waning moon, negativity removed. Ideally, use the same candle or smudging stick each time you ...
