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I enjoy having a dedicated workspace for my rites and spells. Spaces gain power when they are used consistently. However, there are times when it is necessary to change a current altar's location due to a move, or to reconfigure personal space due to the season/sabbat. When I have done this in the past, I have always consecrated my altar prior to using it again. When I consecrate my altar, I ensure that I have all the elements represented within the space. I make sure I have incense for air, ...
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 ...
Daily life can be stressful, and there often needs to be a reset period where we are able to come back to a point of balance. Water can be a viable medium to facilitate bringing our emotions and bodies into harmony. Fridays align with Venus and the element of water, so this is the perfect opportunity to work on balance. Draw yourself a ritual bath. (This spell can also be done in the shower with a shower melt instead of a bath bomb.) Get the temperature of the water to where you can fully ...
Almost everyone travels, whether for work or for pleasure. When we do take off by plane, train, or automobile, we want to do so in a manner that is as safe as possible. One way we can attempt to keep ourselves or our loved ones safe is to create a safe travel talisman. You will need a moonstone, a quartz crystal, or another stone that is protective in nature. You can also take some air-dry modeling clay to put a protective rune around the stone. The Algiz rune (Z) would be ideal, as it is ...
