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This traditional home ward is created by families around the turn of the new year. You will need: Dirt from the home or land you wish to bless and protect A pint-size glass canning jar with a lid A silver item: coin, ring, necklace, chain, etc. (can be plated, but must be real silver) A piece of white paper, 4 inches square A black pen or marker Gather together everyone who lives in the home or on the land you're blessing and protecting. This can be your family, roommates, or even ...
With its bright evergreen leaves, holly represents hope in a dreary winter landscape. For the Romans, it was a plant of good fortune. For the Celts, it was a plant of protection that was sometimes planted near their dwellings so the spiky leaves might snag evil spirits before having a chance to enter the home. When brought into the house during the darkest days of winter, the green leaves and bright berries brought cheer to the inhabitants of the home, as they were a reminder that spring would ...
Use this spell to clear away stale energies in the home and welcome new blessings. Choose a favorite incense stick and light the tip as you stand inside your home facing the front door. Envision any stale and unwanted energies leaving the space as you blow out the flame. Holding the incense stick vertically, move it around in the shape of a pentacle, first making a clockwise circle in front of your face, then going up and back down, back up, straight across, and back down again to make the star ...
October 4th is officially recognized as the day when the Catholic Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated. During the celebration, people will often have their pets blessed, as Assisi was said to have loved animals. We can also take a moment to provide a blessing for our pets to ensure they are protected. With today being a Saturday, there is a lot of associated energy that goes into protection. We can call upon Artemis, as she is a goddess and protector of animals and nature. All you ...
