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Good spellwork often uses specially charged waters. Charged waters may be naturally occurring, as when one collects rainwater, or created intentionally, as when one leaves water out under the full moon to gather the moon's energies. It's easy to begin a collection of your own charged waters. Start with an assortment of tight-lidded jars and spring water, purchased or obtained locally from the wild. Sun-charged water: Leave a jar of spring water under the full sun, from sunrise to ...
Now we begin to experience the power and the glory of the harvest season. It's the power of a lush, bountiful Earth about to bring forth its abundance. And it's the Goddess—the Great Mother—who provides this abundance for us. For this ritual, drape your altar in green fabric. Decorate it with symbols of the season. This could be a vase of seasonal flowers or bowls of fresh fruits or vegetables. On your altar, have one glass of red wine or grape juice. Stand before your altar and ...
Use a red lipstick or gold eyeliner to draw a ring of dollar signs or other money symbols on your mirror so that the reflection of your face is framed by the symbols. See yourself putting cash in your pockets. Visualize your purse or wallet stuffed with money. Envision making a large deposit in your bank account, seeing in your mind's eye a deposit slip or receipt showing a huge balance. Imagine yourself free of financial concerns and how you will feel when you are more prosperous. Say to your ...
The August long weekend (the first Monday of the month) is called Civic Holiday here in Canada. It's when the annual Kaleidoscope Gathering takes place. In a huge forested campground by a river, hundreds of pagans come together to share learning and tools, perform rituals and trials, and celebrate and feast. Coinciding loosely with Lammas/Lughnasadh, the traditional first harvest celebrations included feasting, competitions, and games, plus stories and song around a bonfire. Have you been ...
