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Consecrate a tarot deck using elemental representations, adapting the following pairings to suit your practice: air/swords, water/cups, fire/ wands, earth/pentacles. Choose something to represent each of the four elements. Options include a blade, feather, or incense for air; a chalice, shell, or bowl of water for—you guessed it—water; a wand or candle for fire; and a dish of salt or a stone for earth. For spirit, which corresponds to the major arcana (trump cards), a piece of clear ...
If you are renovating or redecorating your living space, you can add intentional magical energy to your project. Before you begin to paint the walls in a room, use a pencil to write positive affirmations on the walls. Add words that describe the energy you want to bring to the space: love, dreams, success, joy, laughter, harmony, peace, etc. You can also draw symbols for protection, such as a pentacle (a five-pointed star inside of a circle). The point of each star on the pentacle represents ...
Today is Mabon, a time of balance. The light and the dark stand equal, with the dark increasing. Everything is in flux, balanced on the point of a pin. It is this balance that gives power and mobility. So, too, must your life be balanced so that you can respond as needed. For this spell, you will need a pocket compass, the kind with a metal pointer balanced on a post. Sunset is the best time for casting, though any time during the day will work. Cup the compass in your hands and pay attention ...
Sometimes it's easy to get a little fixated on someone's flaws— especially if you live with them! This spell helps you refocus on what's working well in a relationship, so you can expand on that energy. It's not intended to be a magical spackle over issues that need attention; think of it as a tool for connecting to clear-eyed gratitude and, if needed, a positive, problem-solving attitude. Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Place your hand over your heart, connecting to your heartbeat. ...
