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As the Sun sits in articulate Gemini and the Moon in nurturing Cancer, this spell draws on their energies to encourage compassionate, clear communication. Prepare a cup of warm herbal tea (such as chamomile) and add a teaspoon of honey, stirring slowly as you focus on your intention to speak with compassion and understanding. Say aloud: Gemini's eloquence, Cancer's care, Let my words be true and fair. With honeyed tongue and heart aligned, Compassion guides this voice of mine. As you sip ...
The new moon is a time for new beginnings. It is an excellent time to wipe the slate clean and start over. For this spell, choose a way to write down what you wish to start over on. You could write on a whiteboard or chalkboard or in pencil on a sheet of paper. Create sacred space by seeing yourself in a column of golden light reminiscent of the sun's rays. Write down what you need a fresh start on. This could be in your love life, your work life, or some other aspect. Once you have it written ...
A thorough magical cleansing of both your mundane and your sacred space should be performed several times throughout the year. To remove negative energy, burn a black candle or use a smudging stick (or both). Open windows if possible. Move the candle or smudging stick through all of the rooms you wish to cleanse, visualizing any negative energy being dispelled. Chant in each room: Fading with the waning moon, negativity removed. Ideally, use the same candle or smudging stick each time you ...
Each month we have the opportunity to recharge our magic by visualizing the moon as a source of magical energy. Sure, we know it's just a stone in the sky that's lit by the sun, but it represents so much more. The moon is essential for the way life has evolved on Earth—the seasons, the tides; its gravitational pull stabilizes the tilt of our planet's axis. Without the moon, life on Earth would be quite different. But its hold on us symbolically is important, too. Magically, we respond to ...
