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It’s officially October, the season of the Witch! Not only that, but it’s the new moon (or dark moon) closest to our beloved sabbat of Samhain. Utilize the introspective and emotionally- empowering energies of this new moon to declare yourself a practitioner of the arts. This evening, venture outside where little light from the city can be seen. Spend some time gazing at the clouds, the stars, and the gorgeous cosmic scene above you. Take some deep breaths in through the nose and ...
With your partner or lover, place the following on a small swatch of red cloth: * A cinnamon stick (for sexual heat)* Rose petals (for love)* A small piece of magnetite (for attraction)* An acorn (in honor of the god Pan)* A small pearl (in honor of the goddess Aphrodite) Tie the red cloth closed with a piece of red string, then seal with wax from a lit candle and anoint with ylang-ylang oil. Together with your partner, charge the magickal pouch by simultaneously holding it in your power ...
For this spell, you’ll need the following items:* 2 candles (and holders)* A bowl* A small object* 2 pinches of dirt from outside your home* Salt* Water* A feather* A clover Place the candles on your altar, several inches apart. Put the bowl between them, and place the small object in the bowl. Light one candle and say:This is my home. Light the other candle and say:This is my destination. Sprinkle the object with a pinch of dirt and say:My home is my sanctuary. Sprinkle the object ...
One of the primary facets of my practice at this time of year is to work sympathetic magic aimed at cooling the heat of the sun so its intensity will not destroy the crops before they can be harvested and also because by this time, the summer heat has more than worn out its welcome. To work this magic, place an orange or red candle within a cauldron to symbolize the power of the sun. Next, carefully pour water in the cauldron around the candle so it can still burn. Light the candle and allow ...
