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An altar is a physical focus for magic and spirituality. It provides a place to work and worship. There is a distinction between things that change with each spell or ritual (such as stones to symbolize current astrological energies) and things that stay the same ( like an offering bowl or incense burner). Other things such as divine icons or altar cloths may or may not change. Here is a spell to bless the permanent tools on your altar. You will need your altar, your permanent tools, incense, ...
Today is World Environment Day. Work some magic to heal the earth. Druids considered oak to be a sacred tree, so plant an oak today. In the eastern United States, choose red or white oak. In the mountains, scrub oak grows. In the South and on the West Coast, pick live oak. In the North, bur oak thrives. For marshy areas, try swamp white oak. For dry, sandy soil, try scarlet oak. Plant your oak in a sunny, open area. Dig a big hole and put in the sapling. Mix plenty of compost into the loose ...
Saturdays, which are under the rule of Saturn, are a wonderful time to do some hearth and home magic. Let’s take this opportunity to do a bit of energetic clearing using an herb that is also associated with Saturday’s energetic currents: mullein. Mullein is known for keeping away evil and malevolent energies—perfect for upping your household protection against stray, unwanted vibes! Gather a heatproof and fireproof vessel, an incense charcoal, and a couple spoonfuls of ...
It’s time to dream of summer and plan a magical garden. The soil is still cold, but the latest seed catalogs are out and you can always dream. Cast a circle, calling in the Goddess: By the earth that is her body, theair that is her breath, the fire of herstrong spirit, and the waters of herliving womb, I cast this circle. I call what is above and what is below,and ask them to unite—earth andsunlight—to grow my magical garden. In sacred space, contemplate your own garden ...
