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What better day to appreciate the versatility of olive oil than on National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day? With a history that can be traced back over five thousand years, olive oil not only is appreciated by chefs and culinary experts around the world but also has a multitude of uses, from health and beauty to religious and spiritual applications. EVOO is my go-to for anointing, especially when working with folks who have allergies to strong scents and manufactured essential oils. Because I use ...
In many cities and towns, autumn leaves are at their peak. Social media abounds with pictures and photographs of trees in their autumn glory. The colors of gold, yellow, vibrant orange, and chartreuse pierce our visions and bring the promise of magickal wishes made manifest. In Colorado, where I live, people travel to the high country to behold the beauty of the changing aspen trees. For this spell you will need: A gathering of autumn leaves A piece of bread A cup of water Arrange the ...
Fall is a time of quick changes and bright colors. In temperate zones, the temperature drops and witches know the harvest is almost complete. On this early fall day, it's time for deep engagement with the lively and colorful side of nature. Go outside and collect elements of fall that call to you. Please take your time! These may be maple, elm, birch, hawthorn, oak, hickory, or hazel leaves. You may be drawn to pine cones, nuts, rose hips, fallen branches, gourds, or the last vestiges of life ...
We can't magically erase painful emotions, but we can invoke divine support for healing them and letting them go. Do this today by safely lighting a white candle and drawing a warm bath. Dissolve one cup Epsom salt and ¼ cup sea salt in the water, and scatter the petals of one white rose across the surface of the water. Stand outside the bath and direct your open palms toward the water. Imagine healing white light moving up from the core of the earth, through your feet, and into your ...
