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Today marks the Lunar New Year of the Wood Snake, traditionally a day to practice abundance magic. The Cantonese greeting of "Kung hei fat choy" loosely means "Wishing you success and prosperity." When my daughter was small, we went to new year celebrations in Toronto's Chinatown. Elders often gave my daughter delicate red and gold envelopes with folded money inside. Such delight on her face when she opened it! The Wiccan Rede teaches that what we send out returns to us threefold, so let's ...
Christmas this year is especially poignant, as it occurs on the first night of Hanukkah, which begins at sundown. For this spell you'll need five chime candles with holders. (The colors are up to you.) Wait for the sun to set and find a place in your home to set your candles that resonates with you, such as an altar or mantelpiece. As you set your candles down, say:On this dark and holy night, a night shared by so many, I share the five energies of love, peace, unity, belonging, and hope. I ...
Good morning, United States of America! Today, many people will be either happy or sad, elated or pissed off, celebrating or lamenting. Some may feel indifferent. Lots of us will be happy that the campaign season, with its endless ads, is over. There is sure to be a combination of feelings and emotions swirling around us, for yesterday was Election Day in the US. I am writing this on September 20, 2022. As I cast my eye to the future, I realize that you will be reading these words in 2024. ...
It's Fire Prevention Day. Let's face it—most magical folks love setting things on fire! But nothing ruins a spell or ritual faster than a fire hazard. Here are some handy tips to be aware of when burning things and a little blessing to keep things safe: While candles that have lots of herbs, crystals, and other interesting bits in them look cool, they can be a serious fire hazard. These are best burned in larger cauldrons, away from any flammable materials. Those little charcoal ...
