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Now we arrive at the twilight of the year. The skies are gray and the air is brisk. At night the wind may howl. By now, most flowers are just a memory. To capture the essence of summer, observe the regal plumes of dried grasses, both domestic and wild. They may be bleached tan from the frost, but still they stand proud. For this spell, cut a few stems of grasses. It could be from a meadow or your own yard. Arrange them to dry completely in an empty vase or jar. Display on your altar or ...
Fire can release a spell, charm, or wish into the cosmos, where it'll begin to work. For this spell you'll need to build a small safe fire. You may use a fireplace, cauldron, or other heatproof container. All you'll need are a few twigs. Once the fire is burning, don't leave it unattended. Before you build your fire, write your charm on a piece of paper. When the fire is burning, speak these words into it: Fire, for centuries we've tended your flame, And our partner in magic you remain. I now ...
To communicate with a friendly spirit, begin by draping your altar in black. You'll also need a black candle in a holder, a pinch of culinary sage, and a dark magic mirror. If you don't have a magic mirror, try this. Place a black sheet of construction paper behind the blank glass of a picture frame. Darken the room. Sit before the mirror. Safely light the candle and sprinkle the sage around the candleholder. Call to the spirit: To the spirit, (say the spirit's name), I must speak.It is you ...
If you feel you're the subject of a curse, this spell may help. You'll need a beverage glass, one teaspoon of salt, about one cup of water, a plain white sheet of paper, and a blue ink pen. First, mix the salt and the water in the glass. Stir until the salt dissolves. Set aside. On the paper, write why you believe you're cursed—a string of bad luck, etc. If you think you know who cursed you, write their name. You are not going to curse them! This is not a revenge spell. However, you may ...
