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The year is ending, and it's almost time to start anew! This spell is a symbolic shedding of skin using the image of a snake. In many traditions, the snake is a symbol of transformation, ascension, and renewal. By shedding its skin, the snake reveals a more beautiful and brighter self that was waiting to shine. For this spell, you will need a paper cutout of a snake (large enough to write on), a pen, and your chosen method of magical disposal. Create your sacred space and get focused. As you ...
This time of the year can be difficult when dealing with complicated family dynamics. Strained relationships are easily exacerbated with the stress of holidays. If you know you will be encountering uncomfortable situations, plan to have some backup at hand. Gather together a small piece of amethyst, a small piece of quartz, 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds, 1 tablespoon dried jasmine buds, 1 tablespoon dried rose petals, and 4 drops of vanilla extract. You can use a small drawstring cloth ...
When we have a full moon with a lunar eclipse, that's always a good time to clear, banish, or release anything we no longer need. That may include a habit, a relationship, or a fear. For this spell you will go to an apple orchard and select a windfall apple to aid you in the spell. If that's not possible, you may use a small rock instead. Think of what it is you wish to release from your life and follow the instructions in this verse: Go to an orchard where forgotten apples may be found, Brown ...
I love creating sigils using the witch's sigil wheel (which you can find with a Google image search) because it's simple and very effective. Not only do I use sigils on paper for general spellwork, but they are great to put on your body as well. For this spell, you will create a single-word sigil by using the wheel, and then take that sigil and draw it somewhere on your body. Simple sigil examples are protection, love, and clarity. I like to put them on my inner wrist, or sometimes on the sole ...
