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I love thrift stores, antique shops, flea markets, etc. My partner and I have a collection of chalices, many books, and even a brass cauldron and statuettes of the Venus de Milo and Isis that have been gathered over the years from local shops. The only drawback is that you cannot be certain of the history of pre-owned items, so it’s a good idea to cleanse them in order to neutralize any energetic residue they may contain. First, physically clean the object in whichever way is proper, ...
Today is National Coffee Day. Take time to celebrate this beverage of the gods. Coffee is an entheogen, opening connections to the divine. You may have heard it personified as the goddess Caffeina. It expands awareness, quickens thought, and hones focus. It also energizes the body. Coffee enables people to do many things that would be much harder without it. For this reason, it corresponds with success. For this spell you will need a bag of coffee beans or ground coffee, whichever you prefer. ...
Au tumn is a time of balance. Light and dark, heat and cold, are moderated in this season. It’s not just about balance in nature, though. It’s also about balance within, work-life balance, and other personal aspects. For this moving meditation, you will need a wobble board, a yoga ball, a bicycle, or another balance tool. First pay attention to your body. Think about how balanced you feel (or not). Climb onto your balance tool. Feel for your center of gravity. It should help you ...
Oak trees are common throughout much of the US and Europe and have long been associated with wisdom, abundance, strength, longevity, and the changing season. Oak energy is deep and protective, and acorns are a great way to easily call upon that energy in your daily life. For this spell, collect ten acorns. If you don’t have access to acorns, you may choose other strong-feeling trees that are dropping nuts or fruits at this time of year and ask for their aid. Once you have collected ten, ...
