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In some parts of Northern Europe (mainly Sweden, Finland, and Norway), this is the day when holiday decorations should be put away. In Norway this day is called Tyvendedagen, which means "Twentieth Day," as in the 20th day after Christmas. It's known by other names as well, but it's basically a day to rid the home of all holiday associations, if you haven't already done so. If you have, then this is also a spell for general cleansing As you clean and tidy up your living space, visualize the ...
Today is Festivus for the rest of us! Festivus became part of pop culture when it was featured on Seinfeld, a popular television sitcom in the 1990s. It is an actual nonreligious holiday that was created by Daniel O'Keefe back in 1966. Although Festivus is a parody type of holiday that has "feats of strength" competitions and the proclaiming of "Festivus miracles," this spell is for the airing of grievances. It is a way to rid yourself of your frustrations privately, rather than airing your ...
Now we arrive at the twilight of the year. The skies are gray and the air is brisk. At night the wind may howl. By now, most flowers are just a memory. To capture the essence of summer, observe the regal plumes of dried grasses, both domestic and wild. They may be bleached tan from the frost, but still they stand proud. For this spell, cut a few stems of grasses. It could be from a meadow or your own yard. Arrange them to dry completely in an empty vase or jar. Display on your altar or ...
To communicate with a friendly spirit, begin by draping your altar in black. You'll also need a black candle in a holder, a pinch of culinary sage, and a dark magic mirror. If you don't have a magic mirror, try this. Place a black sheet of construction paper behind the blank glass of a picture frame. Darken the room. Sit before the mirror. Safely light the candle and sprinkle the sage around the candleholder. Call to the spirit: To the spirit, (say the spirit's name), I must speak.It is you ...
