Rosh Hashanah, the celebration of the Jewish new year, begins today at sundown. This is a time for feasting and celebration, a time to look back at the year past and to look forward to the year ahead. Traditionally, sweet foods are consumed at Rosh Hashanah, because they help to usher in a sweet, productive, and abundant new year. Make this simple, traditional food to mark this day and bring sweetness to your life. Core and slice crisp, tart apples. Prepare a small bowl of honey. Dip the ...
There is an explosion of Leo energy today, as the Sun, Mercury, and Venus are all traveling through this sign and giving off major big-cat vibes. This is a time when you are likely to feel a bit territorial about your areas of expertise and may expect others to fall in line behind you on things you feel passionate about. Obedience isn’t so much the objective as is respect, so cast this spell to make sure you are getting the respect you deserve. For this spell you will need a physical ...
Trees are a magical presence in our lives. It is considered a good idea to say “knock on wood” during a conversation when we hope future events will unfold for us in a favorable way and to ward off any misfortune. You can connect with the wisdom, beauty, and magic of trees when you visit a wooded area. Find a big beautiful tree and spend some quality time with it. Be silent and stand still. View the sights, colors, smells, and movements nearby. Watch the leaves as they turn ...
The invoking pentagram is a traditional magickal technique that brings in positive energy most often focused on growth. The most common invoking pentagram is that of earth (perfect for a garden spell!), which is drawn by beginning at the top of the pentagram and moving downward to the left. To use an invoking pentagram to help your garden grow, stand in front of your garden (or whatever you are growing plants in) and visualize your plants green, healthy, and abundant. Using very large motions, ...