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For millennia, people have worked with dill in their magic. It’s associated with love, protection, abundance, and repelling negative energy. In North America, this is about the time of year when the fragrant dill flowers turn into seeds. Many believe the seeds are the most potent form of dill, because they’re concentrated and flavorful. This spell uses dill seeds to spread your goodwill to the places you visit most. Purchase or harvest several dill seeds. Hold some in your hand and ...
During the Ottoman Empire, some seers divined the future by using sand. This ritual is based on that method. You’ll need some sand, which you can find at garden centers, and an old metal tray. (If you’re planning a trip to the beach, that would also be a good place to perform this ritual.) First, spread the sand over the tray, and cover it completely. Then think of a question. As you do so, run your hands through the sand. Feel it. Play with it. When you feel ready, stop and look ...
A godparent and a godchild usually form a special loving bond. To be asked to be a godparent is an honor. This ritual was performed frequently in the Appalachian region at one time. To perform this ritual, the godchild should still be an infant. To begin, the godparent carries their godchild outside. Then the godparent continues holding the child and walks the infant around their house three times. During this time, the godparent whispers secret hopes and wishes to the godchild. To end the ...
Mugwort is an inexpensive herb often associated with psychic power. The most common use for mugwort is cleansing and empowering divination tools. This new moon, treat your tools to a nice reset by creating a simple mugwort brew to clear them of accumulated energy and infuse them with extra psychic power. To prepare the brew, put three tablespoons dried mugwort in a Mason jar, and pour one cup of boiling water onto it. Let it steep until cooled, then strain through a cheesecloth or strainer ...
