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When we think of magick, we of ten think of the full moon, candles, and burning incense, but magick can also be incredibly simple. There is a great deal of power and energy that comes from our voices and what we say to one another. This is not a spell you actively cast for yourself. Instead, it’s a series of gifts for those you interact with. Spend your day actively and sincerely complimenting others. Tell people they have made good decisions or are great at their job. Praise a lover or ...
At sundown we begin to celebrate Imbolc, the Celtic festival in honor of Brigid. She is known as a goddess of wisdom, poetry, and inspiration, among other things. Imbolc is also a fire festival, a celebration of the return of the light. The light and fires of Imbolc represent a luminous, radiant hope after experiencing harsh, cold winter days. Fire is the element of transformation and passion. It is a perfect time to renew and transform your creativity. A simple way to celebrate Imbolc is to ...
The Mighty Dead are the spirits of accomplished magical practitioners, teachers, and honored guides who have crossed over. They may or may not be related to us by blood or lineage, but they are powerful beings we can look to for inspiration and guidance. If you didn’t know them in life, then it’s good to start with an introduction before formally setting them up on your altar and working with them. To do this, review the work they did ( books, songs, art, speeches, etc.) that has ...
This year, a very important Thai festival of lights takes place today. Loy Krathong is a beautiful way of engaging and making offerings to water spirits while doing personal magick. Rivers and waterways are the most appropriate place for your ritual, but some people also use lakes, canals, brooks, and streams. What you will do is write down your trouble(s) and then watch them float away on a candlelit floral vessel. Make a small boat using a loaf of banana bread or cork as the bottom. Insert ...
