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A thorough magical cleansing of both your mundane and your sacred space should be performed several times throughout the year. To remove negative energy, burn a black candle or use a smudging stick (or both). Open windows if possible. Move the candle or smudging stick through all of the rooms you wish to cleanse, visualizing any negative energy being dispelled. Chant in each room: Fading with the waning moon, negativity removed. Ideally, use the same candle or smudging stick each time you ...
At a time when you're feeling confused or have a difficult decision to make, mix up a batch of this window wash for use in a spell for clarity (with the added bonus of getting some housework done). Put a sprig of fresh rosemary (or other herb of choice) into one cup of white vinegar and one cup of water. Keep in a spray bottle, shaking it before use. Spray the mixture on a window and use a paper towel or newspaper to wipe it clean. Go over every window in your space, being sure to get all of ...
There is a long history to explain why the date (and time) 420 has become associated with marijuana, and there are a lot of stories that attempt to explain the connection. Everything from a numerological connection to a Bob Dylan song to the number of chemical compounds found in weed are all stories that get told. But the true story goes back to some stoner kids in the 1970s who had friendships with the Grateful Dead, and the rest is urban legend! Many a pot lover the world over celebrates the ...
Seashells exist to protect the creatures that live within them and thus can be included in protection magic. Each shell once housed an animal and acted as a barrier between its soft body and the elements. Gather a seashell and a small fresh flower that will fit inside of it. Place the flower in the glove box of your car and cover it with the upside-down shell. Tap the shell three times with your finger, noting how it protects the delicate bloom from your touch. With this in mind, close the ...
