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Gathering twigs and bundling them together for your sacred fire is something that can be done all year long, but November is especially nice for this, as autumn's sometimes blustery weather may leave twigs scattered among fallen leaves—making it easier for gathering. Establish your magickal intention and pick your wood accordingly. Gather just a few twigs approximately 4 to 6 inches in length and tie them with twine at each end. A bundle for protection may include the twigs from a rowan, ...
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 ...
Mercury is the planet that rules Wednesdays. Also called Hermes (in Greek mythology), Mercury, the winged messenger, rules thinking, connections, analysis, discernment, decision-making, clarity, and insight. Let's use the energy of Mercury to consciously invoke clear, concise communication with all of our senses. While rubbing your hands together vigorously, intone: Mercury, help me make conscious selections. Bless my hands in creating magical connections. Gently cup your ears, ...
Numerology is an ancient, complex science, but you can make use of it in this simple divination spell using two dice like you'd find in a board game. Hold the dice in your cupped hands up to your mouth, and whisper your question. Shake, and then drop the dice on a hard surface. Let the number give some insight into your situation: 1: Birth, beginnings, hope 2: Partnership, balance, cooperation 3: Joy, communication, uniqueness 4: Practicality, logic, reason 5: Change, adventure, ...
