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So many spells, incantations, and charms center around apples. Peel an apple in one long strip and toss it over your shoulder. The letter that the peel on the ground resembles is said to be the first letter of the name of your destined true love. This is a simplified version of a love spell found in numerous sources. That is all well and good, but even better, eat an apple today. What an abundance there is from which to choose! Perhaps you already have a favorite, but if you have little ...
Today we pay homage to two benign beasts that are unquestionably important to Wiccan life: the black cat and the honey bee. Black cats are said to be the ageold popular companions to witches. Whether this is true or not, let us show our appreciation for them with the blessing below, which can be adapted for your own cat or modified for use with any other familiar. Honey bees are absolutely necessary for our survival. No bees means less food and darn few flowers. Few flowers and plants leads ...
I was well through and done with the maiden life phase and into the mother phase before I discovered Wicca. Now, as a grandmother, I am experiencing the transition from mother to crone. In reality, these roles may not be as simple as the triad implies. At ninety-plus years old, my own mother is the genuine crone of our family. My daughter is no longer a maiden, but a young mother. My granddaughter is not yet a maiden. Pause and reflect today on the particular phase of life you inhabit. Are you ...
Tuesday brings us the fiery energy of Mars. Red jasper, one of my favorite stones, is also associated with Mars. Today is a great day to harness red jasper’s qualities for some well needed protection magic. One of my favorite things about red jasper is that it brings wonderful healing energies along with its protective energy, making it a favorite of healers and energy workers. Find a small tumbled red jasper to which you feel drawn. Sit comfortably, hold the stone up to your heart, and ...
