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Witch bottles are wonderful protective charms with centuries of historical use. They're not only powerful, but also easy to make. You'll need a small glass jar with a tight lid, some wine or mead, a black candle, matches, and several of the following items: tacks, bent pins, or small nails; pieces of obsidian; sea salt; bits of black wax; a red ribbon; very small pieces of broken glass or pottery (handle carefully!); cleaned bones from a roast chicken; bits of fur or feather; and sprigs of ...
An iconic harbinger of spring, daffodil's bright, cheery flowers can't help but make us smile. That's why they're the perfect addition to any good luck spell. In most regions, pots of daffodils (and other flowering spring bulbs) can be found in grocery stores or garden centers at this time of year. To imbue your home with luck, happiness, and loving vibes, transplant daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths into a large container and set by your front door. Tuck in a lucky charm (a coin, wishbone, ...
With Imbolc coming in just a few days, I like to use this time to start doing a ritual cleansing of my body and spirit. To do this, I drink herbal teas. Today's herbal tea is made of two ingredients associated with the goddess Brigid: rosemary and dandelion root. Not only are they helpful in detoxifying the body, but they also promote the purification of the spirit. If you don't grow these herbs normally, a good option is to get these items at your local market. You can get the rosemary in the ...
Today is Giving Tuesday. Held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this holiday reminds us to think of those less fortunate. Turn your attention to deities of compassion, like Quan Yin, Eleos, and Clementia, or of generosity, such as the Charites (or Gratiae), the Vanir, and Lakshmi. Service to the gods is about more than just saying a prayer or casting a spell. It's about doing their work in this world, where human hands and hearts are well scaled for the tasks, while a divine touch is often a ...
