November is the hardest month for me. The decline in sunshine can leave me feeling sad and depleted. When the darkness begins to wear on me and I start to feel hopeless, helpless, and depressed, I know it's time for a "Save me" spell.

There are two essential ingredients for this spell: vitamin D and conscious breathing. You can use either one, or both, for positive effect. Find a good-quality vitamin D supplement with minimal additives that is easily consumed. I use a liquid supplement and drop it in my morning coffee—easy and repeatable magic.

Breathing? There are many breath techniques used in yoga to affect energy. Try sniffing in four times, followed by one long exhale, to energize and uplift yourself. On really bad days, I've heard the voice in my head say,"Help, save, save, save, meeeeeee," with "me" being the long exhale.