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The Ides of March has a negative connotation thanks to William Shakespeare and his play Julius Caesar, but before that, "ides" referred to the first full moon of the month, with the Ides of March also being celebrated as the new year. That being said, Shakespeare's version does remind us that there is nothing wrong with a little added protection and a reminder to check your back every now and then. Several culinary herbs double great as protection herbs, including sage, rosemary, bay leaves, ...
Suspected witch Phyllis Money was acquitted on this day in 1694 in Westmoreland, Virginia. In her honor, perform a working for justice for yourself or for a worthy cause. Crystals associated with fairness include sapphire, red jasper, blue lace agate, and iron pyrite. Herbs believed to bring about justice are basil, mint, sage, and juniper. Choose one of these stones and one of the herbs and place them in a small cloth charm bag made of blue fabric. Light frankincense incense while ...
There was a time when fire scrying in a fireplace was a popular fall and winter activity for families as they sat in their parlors in the evening. This spell takes us back to those times. To go about fire scrying, just follow the suggestions in the verse below. You may also use your cauldron or a small heatproof container. In whatever container you choose, start your fire carefully and never leave it unattended. To read your fate in the November fire as it crackles and blazes,Look into the ...
The scarecrow decorations you see now at garden centers can be magically charged to make great protective charms for home and garden. The great thing is no one needs to know that they're magical. You'll need a scarecrow decoration that you can stick into the ground. You'll also need a square piece of fabric about the size of a handkerchief, garden twine, and some protective herbs. I use one peeled clove of garlic, a dash of black pepper, and at least two basil leaves. First, position your ...
