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If you're a crafter, you may have a collection of multicolored seed beads (very small beads). If not, you can usually find an inexpensive bag of them at the dollar store. All you will need for this divination is the bag of beads and a tray or plate with a rim around the edge. Reach your hand into the bag of beads while asking what theme or vibe this month will have for you. Scoop up some beads and put them on the plate or tray. Now separate them by color. Count how many beads there are of each ...
Use garlic's fiery nature to burn away obstacles on your path. You will need: A piece of white paper, 7 inches square A red pen or marker A head of garlic A piece of red cotton cloth, 1 foot square Red string, 7 feet long Using a red pen or marker, write all the obstacles you'd like to cleanse away on the paper square. Fold the paper around the head of garlic, then place in the center of the red cloth. Spit onto the garlic and paper bundle three times. Bring the corners of the cloth ...
It's still Beltane season, a time when we like to feel sexy and romantic! A great way to bring that feeling in is to create a salt or sugar scrub with some wonderful aphrodisiac essential oils. Gather the following items: 1 cup carrier oil (almond, apricot, jojoba, etc.) ½ cup sugar or salt A combination of your favorite sensual essential oils (or a single oil), such as jasmine, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, neroli, and rose A small glass bowl A metal spoon A glass jar with a ...
Witch bottles are wonderful protective charms with centuries of historical use. They're not only powerful, but also easy to make. You'll need a small glass jar with a tight lid, some wine or mead, a black candle, matches, and several of the following items: tacks, bent pins, or small nails; pieces of obsidian; sea salt; bits of black wax; a red ribbon; very small pieces of broken glass or pottery (handle carefully!); cleaned bones from a roast chicken; bits of fur or feather; and sprigs of ...
