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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 ...
In many areas, summers run hot and dry. Moving into autumn, however, the rains return to water the dry ground. Welcome them back with this ritual, which can be performed in wet or dry weather. Dress in shades of blue and gray to honor the fall rains. Fabric printed with water or clouds also works well. Stand tall and raise your arms to salute the sky. Then say:Clouds come and rain fall,Send your water over all.Sky breathe and wind blow,Bring your blessings, down they go.Storm dance and rain ...
As the growing season draws to a close, it's time to put away your summer things and clear out the old energy. This makes way for new fall things and fresh energy. Begin by brushing your hands or a fan over your body to clear your aura. Then sweep the floor from the edges toward the door and out over the threshold, or into a dustpan at the threshold. Visualize negativity leaving with it. Look at your summer things. Do you have outdoor toys that will need replacing in the spring or that have ...
Oh, for the love of fruit! Summer brings delicious, delightful, cooling fruits to our tables. We love to incorporate juicy, ice-cold watermelons, cucumber water, and fresh tomatoes from the garden into our meals. Equally delightful is the sound of ice shaken in a tumbler to make a quenching gin and tonic with a slice of cooling lime, or the increasingly popular sour ales made from fruit flowing from the tap at your favorite brewery. For this spell you will need: Your favorite fruit A ...
