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At Samhain, many people believe that the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is thin and that communication with ancestors is possible. It's a perfect time to set out an offering for those who have passed. Set up some photos or items associated with those you wish to honor. Then scoop out the insides of your pumpkin and carve a face into it. As you carve the eyes, think about how your worldview has been shaped by your ancestors. As you carve the nose, feel gratitude for how you ...
This spell is so easy. It's portable, you can do it anywhere, it doesn't require any tools or special items, and it can be done in solitude or in a crowded place, solo or with a group. First, know what you want to achieve. When the moon is waxing, it's time to focus on drawing things to you. (When the moon is waning, it's best to focus on banishing or pushing things away.) Quiet your mind and open your heart. Fold your hands in prayer and put one index finger lightly over each nostril. You're ...
Celebrate the first harvest of the summer season with this sweet and herbal stone fruit salad. Head to your local farm stand or forage in your garden and discover the fresh tastes of high summer! Gather these ingredients: A selection of stone fruits (such as plums, peaches, apricots, cherries, nectarines) Blueberries Honey Lemon juice Himalayan salt Sunflower seeds Poppy seeds Edible flowers and leaves (such as sunflower petals, California poppy petals, mint leaves, and whole ...
It's spring, and that means it's time to clean your altar or ritual space. To begin, if the weather permits, open any windows. Next, using a clean cotton cloth, dust your altar and ritual tools. Then place a dish of dried lavender on your altar. Inhale its cleansing and calming scent. Now begin to walk around your space in a clockwise direction. Use your hand or a feather to wave away any negative energies as you say: Negative energies become dust, Positive energies remain. Negative energies, ...
