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For this spell to keep your home safe, gather these items: * Salt* Bits of obsidian* Powdered garlic* Powdered rosemary* A small candle* A match* Some charged water Leave your home through the front door and proceed clockwise to the northern side of the house. Face north and say: Powers of earth, protect this house. Cast the salt onto the ground. Move to the home’s east side. (Note: Upon passing any corner of the building, bury one of the obsidian pieces, saying, “Protection ...
It’s National Library Week, the perfect time for a little bibliomancy! Bibliomancy is the art of divining the future or receiving spirit-directed guidance from a book. This method is pretty simple, but it’s surprisingly effective—often serving up just the right information for the moment. Some folks use a Bible, but I prefer to run my fingers down a bookshelf with my eyes closed and pull at whatever book catches or gives a little vibe. You could also use a favorite book of ...
The snake is an ancient symbol of wisdom, creation, transformation, magic, and healing. Serpentine tattoos and wearing snake jewelry can help call upon the protection of the serpent spirit, but sometimes you need something more subtle on your body. Infuse some olive oil (or similar oil) with powder made from dragon’s blood resin in a small bottle just before the moon is full. Set it on your altar and shake it gently in the morning and evening for at least three days. Then dip your finger ...
Use this banishing spell to cut ties with someone or something causing you stress or even harm. If possible, perform this spell during the waning moon or dark (new) moon. You’ll need a small black candle, a small burning bowl or cauldron, a black crayon, a piece of paper, something connected to the person or situation (a photograph, an item, etc.), and a grater. Place the candle in the bowl or cauldron. Use the crayon to write the person’s or situation’s name/description on ...
