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Today is the last day of Passover, an important holiday in the Jewish religion. Passover celebrates the freeing of the Jews from slavery and is observed in a number of different ways. The best known of these is a meal called the Seder, which features many specific foods with symbolic meanings. This includes the eating of bitter herbs, including horseradish, endive, or romaine lettuce. There are many different kinds of slavery, including addictions, bad relationships, and destructive habits. To ...
All kinds of herbs have their place in witchcraft. Herbs are often used because their spirits are potent and they like to help with magical applications. This spell creates a spiritual connection with an herb. It’s best performed on an empty stomach. All you need for this spell is an herb. Fresh herbs are better, but dried herbs will do as well. Any herb can be used as long as it’s not poisonous. If you don’t know where to start, try basil, dill, or thyme. Hold the herb ...
March 30 celebrates a humble tool that is often overlooked in favor of fancy pens and markers—the wondrous pencil. If you’re into coloring books, you might have already discovered the joys of colored pencils. The quality ones are very smooth to draw with, which makes them a great choice for the mediumistic practice of automatic writing or drawing. This is a relaxing exercise that can yield some amazing results. All you need is some paper and a dependable pencil. Set yourself in a ...
With the spring equinox approaching, it’s a perfect time to cleanse magical items and spaces. If you have a room or sanctum devoted to your Craft, start there. Vacuum or sweep, perhaps with a new broom/ besom. Work sunwise (clockwise), finishing in the center of the room. Wash the windows; dust the walls and wash them with lavender- or mint-scented water. Dust everything, and shine any wood with honeycomb wax or linseed oil. Next comes the altar space. Wipe or dust the altar as needed ...
