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Have you ever peeled an orange to eat and discovered it had lots of seeds? Perhaps you find them inconvenient because they must be painstakingly picked out before you can enjoy the delicious fruit. Sometimes situations in life can be the same: you're on the way to a good thing, but there are annoying obstacles in the way. These obstacles could be miscommunication, schedule conflicts, or other small inconveniences. When you find yourself stumbling over roadblocks on the path toward your goal, ...
Use this spell to shake off unpleasant feelings following stressful situations or interactions with hostile people. Go outside with a pinch of black pepper in your hand. Hold the pepper in your closed hand as you let any unpleasant thoughts and feelings flow freely into the spice. Try to step back and be an observer of these energies as you pour them into the pepper. Once you're finished transferring the unwanted energies into the pepper, open your hand, close your eyes, and blow the pepper ...
It's harvest time, and what fruit is more magical than the beloved apple? Even the seeds are arranged in a pentagram when the apple is cut across its width—the apple itself knows it's magical! Apples are associated with many deities and are said to be the favored fruit of the deceased. This spell to promote good health deals with the living, though! Simply obtain an apple of your choice, cut it in half width-wise, and eat it! Between bites, recite these words: The apple tastes sweet. I ...
Warm, sunny August mornings are a perfect time to harvest your herbs. For this spell you'll need a small sharp knife, some paper towels, string, and a place away from direct sun to hang your herbs for drying. Begin by cutting the herbs you wish to dry. Rinse them in cold water. Next place them on paper towels near an open kitchen window to absorb excess water. Hold your hands above your herbs and say:Basil, mint, oregano, and dill [or say the names of the herbs you're drying],You've perfumed my ...
