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Color of the day: Yellow Incense of the day: Coriander The origins of mincemeat pie go back to the Egyptians, who baked this pastry in the shape of a little coffin to honor Osiris on the winter solstice. The Crusaders brought mincemeat back with them to Europe in the eleventh century, and it became the traditional Yuletide treat. In the seventeenth century, the Puritans tried their best to outlaw the pies, calling them "idolatry in crust." It is said that for every slice of mincemeat pie that ...
Color of the day: Green Incense of the day: Coriander Whenever you are in need of protection, call on Hecate, dark goddess and protector of Witches. This Greco-Roman goddess rules Heaven, Earth, and the underworld. Hecate can move through each of the three worlds easily, seeing all and knowing all. You can use this spell any time you feel threatened or unsafe. Hecate, I call to thee. Watch over me as you can see all the negativity swarming around me. May your grace protect me. The ...
Color of the day: Silver Incense of the day: Coriander Apples are sacred and special to many pantheons. The Celts believed that their sacred isle of Avalon was the Isle of Apples; the heroes of the Nordic lands ate apples for strength and health. Modern nutrition tells us the apple is the source of many essential nutrients and promotes good health. Magically, the apple is used for love, power, and healing. Cut the apple across its waist rather than the traditional way and see the seeds ...
Color of the day: Purple Incense of the day: Coriander It's almost the equinox, when night and day are in balance, making it a good time to evaluate aspects of our lives that also require balance. In the business of our daily lives, we work long hours and often forget to unwind. After a day at work or school that demands a great deal of your time and energy, take a shower and imagine the stress of the day washing down the drain. Change into clothing that is comfortable. When you are in the ...
