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This quick spell makes a talisman to carry with you as a reminder that you really do want to break a particular habit. You'll need a small piece of paper, a black marker, a votive candle (I prefer black) in a holder, a match or lighter, a small glass jar (I use an 8-ounce canning jar), a glass of water, a piece of cotton fabric (I like black), and some cotton or wool string (again I prefer black). Write the habit you want to break in bold letters on the paper, then light the candle. Say what ...
This is a spell you can perform any time you need a bit of extra luck. You will need a container of honey, a small candle (preferably beeswax), a candleholder, and a safe space where the candle can burn down undisturbed. Anoint your candle and its holder with a drop or two of honey (not too much or it will interfere with the burning process). Taste the residual honey and say: As this honey is sweet, so shall the world be sweet to me. Light the candle and place the container of honey next to ...
Today is the birthday of French American microbiologist René Dubos. While his contributions to science are extensive, he is perhaps best known for coining the phrase "Think globally, act locally." For this spell, you need a pen and paper and a calendar. The calendar can be digital, a hard copy, or a reminder set on your smart device. Think about the most significant cause you're passionate about. Write it on the paper in big letters, underline it, and put stars around it. Underneath ...
Print out or sketch your astrological birth chart. You don't have to include every detail; a circle divided into twelve pie slices, each labeled with a number, is sufficient. Locate houses ruled by fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius), look up correspondences for each house, then choose one to focus on. For instance, if you want to ignite creative ideas, and you see that Sagittarius rules your fifth house (associated with creativity), pick this house as your focus. Set the chart on your ...
