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Yarrow has many nicknames, including bloodwort, green arrow, sneezeweed, nosebleed, green adder's mouth, soldier's woundwort, and allheal. These indicate its rich history as an healing herb. Modern research supports its astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, and other qualities. It also attracts beneficial insects and has deep roots in magic. Yarrow sprouts early in spring and is easy to cultivate. The best way to enjoy its benefits is to grow your own. Plant the seeds in sun to ...
Today is National Apricot Day. Apricots are associated with warmth, hope, love, soothing, beauty, and wisdom. For this spell, gather these supplies: A blanket and pillows 1 white tealight candle in a cauldron Matches The Ace of Cups, Sun, and Nine of Pentacles Tarot cards A citrine stone An apricot-flavored drink Fresh or dried apricots Create a cozy nest with pillows and blankets, with a safe space for the tealight. Place the tealight in the cauldron and light it, saying:I bask in ...
Can you believe it's almost the Winter Solstice? Also called Yule, Midwinter, and many other names, this is a sacred time for those of us who walk in alignment with the seasons. (For folks in the Southern Hemisphere, it is currently approaching Midsummer.) Because we are soon to formerly welcome back the Holy Sun/Son at this time, let's put a little fire in our step to amp us up in preparation! At nightfall, simply light a candle of any color. (Black, white, and fire colors are ideal.) When ...
Depending on where you live, this is the last day of summer. It's time to say hail and farewell to the season that brings us picnics, butterflies, long lazy afternoons, and warm nights. Although summer may have been fun, many of us can hardly contain our anticipation for the upcoming autumn season. Sometimes we get giddy thinking about it. But before we welcome the season of fall, we need to give summer a proper farewell. For this spell you will need: A yellow candle A fireproof ...
