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With autumn comes the harvest. Farmers gather the last fruits, vegetables, and grains. Food is canned, frozen, and otherwise preserved for winter use. Craft materials are gathered to provide activities in inclement weather. This is a season for the final flurry of work, and then rest to take stock of accomplishments. For this meditation, choose any fall item to use as a focus, such as a bundle of multicolored corn, some decorative gourds, or a sprig of vividly colored leaves. Sit in a ...
Use this time during the waning moon to embrace the restorative power of nature. Take long walks under autumn's golden sun (and don't forget to stop and play in the leaves). Gather magickal treasures, such as hazelnuts, stones, and twigs, to add to your seasonal altar. Pick up some radishes at your local farmers' market for roasting with garlic and herbs, and don't forget to save a few of the larger ones to carve. Yes, those tiny root crop favorites are a perfect protection ward to use in ...
Scent connects us to the element of air and contains magical elements. Smells interact with the memory centers in our brains. Using the same incense before you practice your craft, for instance, reinforces and reminds you to be in a state of mind that will assist your magical work. Cinnamon is a great scent to utilize in the autumn, and it carries the energies of good fortune. Get a pan or simmer pot and fill it with water, two-thirds full. Add fresh fruit, such as slices of apple, orange ...
Autumn is often a time when we're inspired to reflect on what we have gained and experienced throughout the year. Set aside some time to take a walk on a day when the leaves are falling. As you wander, pick up five or so dried leaves and take them home. Get a jar with a lid, a marker, and a quiet place to think. As you hold a leaf in your hand, remember an instance during the past year when you felt joy. It can be a funny scenario that made you laugh, an achievement, or a person you met. As you ...
