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Here we are in the midst of Vernal Equinox vibrations! Newness is growing all around us and, naturally, also within us. To both honor and take witchy advantage of the energies afoot, perform the following exercise alone or with a friend or group. Take an unfertilized egg from a humanely raised and free-range chicken or other bird. Rub this all over your body (or assist others if appropriate), imagining your accrued astral "muck" entering the egg(s). While rubbing with the egg(s), whisper the ...
Jimmy Buffet may have you believing that a margarita’s magic is related mainly to attempting to heal a broken heart and failing. Well, maybe there’s some truth to that. But for this spell, you’re going to work with the magical properties of agave and lime to strengthen and bless one or more of your friendships. Agave brings sweetness and a sense of shared adventure. Lime is used for blessing and empowering, as it’s aligned with the strength and beauty of the sun. Invite ...
The candle and the lamp are two illuminating technologies that drove human language and culture. We harbor them in the window to inspire light, even in the darkest of places. The flame is an emblem of the Fool’s willingness to achieve true authenticity. To be gifted with firebuilding knowledge is a birthright of humans, second only to language. At dusk, light a candle or lamp and offer your prayers to the celestial beings as they shine upon true will and human potential. Moonrise marks ...
The stresses of modern living can make the outside world and everyday activities difficult to manage, especially if we find ourselves needing to focus on something specific. This spell is designed to clear the mind and provide a moment of clarity. Etch an eye into the center of a pillar, chime, or taper candle, and then anoint with the cleansing oil of your choice. (We recommend diluted peppermint or rosemary oil.) Before lighting the candle, hold it before your nose and inhale the fragrance, ...
