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At this time of year where I live, a green mist covers the countryside and every residential street. The buds swell on every tree and shrub. The grass begins to turn green again. The earth abounds. Take time to honor this green cycle and your own wellbeing with this spell. You'll need a new houseplant, a sheet of paper, and a pen. Set the plant on your altar. On the paper, write one to three goals you have. They could be for health or career, for example. Look at the plant. Think about how ...
For this spell you will need a large ice cube and a bowl. Put the ice cube in the bowl and, with both hands, hold the bowl up just in front of your face. Take a deep breath in and hold for a moment while thinking about the things causing you stress or anxiety. Gently breathe out. Do this twice more. Now take a deep breath in, hold for a moment, and with three powerful exhales blow your stress into the ice cube. Then say: My stress is frozen outside of me. As this ice melts, it leaves me be. ...
As a young child, I remember lying under the Christmas tree, smelling the tang of fresh pine and dreaming of what was in the boxes lying next to me. Resting my fingers lightly on them, I would imagine their contents. In this moment, anything was possible. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, today you can capitalize on the gift-giving energy of Christmas, using it for magical benefit. Sit quietly for just a moment, and ask yourself: What do I delight in? What is my perfect gift? What do I ...
With the holiday season comes a rush of activities and obligations. People dash here and there, trying to get everything done. One little snag can unravel a whole day's worth of plans. So it pays to plan ahead and do a little spellwork for success. For this spell, you need a small portable holiday decoration from any event in the season. This could be a turkey for Thanksgiving or a reindeer for Yule, or more generally a leaf for autumn or a snowflake for winter. Hold it in your hands and ...
