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New moons are great for fresh starts, and a chalkboard spell is a fun way to get going. You will need: A small, inexpensive chalkboard Colored chalk An intention for the moon cycle Bless your chalkboard using your breath. Exhale on it, saying: I bless and consecrate this as my intention board. With the chalk, write your intention at the top of the board. Beneath it, make a simple line drawing of your intention. Beneath the drawing, list three actionable steps you will take during this ...
With the Sun in Virgo, the sign of the healer, and with Mercury, its ruling planet, also in Virgo, this is a great time for spells related to healing and well-being. Here is one of my favorite healing bath salt recipes. In a bowl, mix: 1½ cups Epsom salt 1½ cups coarse sea salt Then add these oils: 2 drops lemon essential oil 3 drops rosemary essential oil 3 drops peppermint essential oil 6 drops lavender essential oil 6 drops eucalyptus essential oil Stir the mixture ...
When the August full moon rises on Lammas, the moon will cast a golden glow upon a lush, bountiful Earth ready for the harvest. This is a time to give thanks. You’ll need a small piece of bread or cornbread. If possible, when the moon rises, go to a place outdoors where you won’t be disturbed. Bring the piece of bread as an offering. Sit on the ground holding your bread. Raise the bread toward the moon and say: Mother Earth and Mother Moon, Summer’s end is coming soon. ...
We all have to eat, so how about integrating some kitchen magic into mealtimes? Sometimes Tuesday arrives and we feel we’ve had a sluggish start to our week. Well, the planetary ruler of Tuesday is Mars, and he’s a mover and a shaker! So let’s harness some Martian energy today and cook up some momentum for the rest of the week. Using herbs and spices that correspond to Mars is a great way to add the energy of action and momentum to our own spirit. Cumin is a staple resident ...
