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Color of the day: Red Incense of the day: Maple The crow or raven is a powerful symbol of the otherworld in many traditions worldwide. They are believed to be very intelligent and have superb gifts of communication (ancient knowledge that modern science confirms). Therefore, they are often associated with prophecy or omens. Watch the activities of the corvids in your area and listen to their complex speech patterns. Create a ritual honoring the raven and enter into a deep meditative or ...
Color of the day: Crimson Incense of the day: Maple Nicholas Culpeper was a sixteenth-century physician probably best known for his book on herbs and herbal references. While much of his work has been either praised or condemned, he remains a pioneer in the field for his work and his insights into herbal associations and references. Now is a good time to check our herbal cupboard and references. It's time to start to clean out old stock, which usually is burned at Samhain. Take an inventory ...
Color of the day: Red Incense of the day: Maple This is the day when Pagans give thanks to their spirit guides for their protection and counsel. Light a purple candle. Burn a mixture of bay, lemongrass, and mugwort. Center and meditate for at least twenty minutes, reviewing the past year. Pay attention in your review to the times when you heeded an inner voice, and the way that affected your choices. Start a new practice of journaling each time you act on your inner voice. Also, try journaling ...
Color of the day: Crimson Incense of the day: Maple Most businesses equate cash with success. To draw money to your business, make a "wash" for your floors to attract customers. Use basil with a pine-soap wash to clear negativity from the store, making it more attractive to shoppers. Add high-john-the-conqueror oil to the rinse water to attract money and encourage spending. Sprinkling cinnamon and chamomile mixture on your carpets attracts money to your store. Nightly or weekly, sprinkle some ...
