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Did you know that January 22 is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day? We didn’t either until working on our spells for this year’s almanac. While we doubt it’s possible to answer all of your cat’s questions, we thought it might be worth a try. (This is not limited to cats either. Dog owners are welcome.) Start by invoking the goddess Bast into your space (or another deity of your choosing). After invoking Bast, sit next to your pet, or better yet, convince your pet to ...
Applying crème to cast irons was a good Old World chore often done with prayers and a sense of wealth, because the fats used to temper cooking irons, even today, are among the most prized for baking. This highland crème is one that gives a shine and seals the outside of the pans, protecting them from soot and debris if they are used on a fire. The season of the cauldron is a great time to practice traditional kitchen witchery and give thanks for how far we’ve come since the ...
This is the time of year when kids go back to school and some folks are heading off to college. Whether or not you are attending any kind of formal classes, it is always good to keep learning. Learning new things helps your brain function, but it also makes you a more wellrounded person. And as Witches, we always want to be learning and growing as we practice our Craft. Set a goal of learning one new thing every day, or every week, or every full moon. If you aren’t someone to whom ...
Try your luck today with this spell to boost memory and focus on spiritual issues. Choose a paperfolding design that is simple and fun, like the frog. On twelve pieces of paper, write random answers like “most likely,” “perhaps not,” and so on. Couple these with a quote from a spiritual text to employ humor, irony, and enlightenment all in one memeworthy little note, such as “Never fry bacon in the nude,” or something more serious like “Truth is mighty ...
