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June is Pride Month, and celebrations and political rallies will occur throughout many countries. Pride Month can be traced back to the Stonewall Uprising in New York's Greenwich Village in 1969. The first anniversary of the riots was commemorated with a peaceful march, which many consider the first Pride Parade. LGBTQIA+ people were and are integral to many Pagan/occult/Witchcraft communities, especially the modern Pagan movement. I've been proudly representing the B in LGBTQIA+ my whole life. ...
Today the Sun in Aries combines with the Moon in Gemini, creating a powerful alignment that encourages us to break free from procrastination and ignite decisive action. This spell draws on fiery determination and mental clarity to push you forward. Gather these materials: A list of tasks written on parchment Sunflower petals Fresh ginger root A citrine crystal Arrange your altar with your task list at the center, and scatter sunflower petals around it. Hold the ginger root in your ...
On the morning of Imbolc, go outside with a plate, a yellow tealight candle, and a small cup of milk. Put the plate on the ground or on an outdoor table or altar, and place the candle in the center of the plate. Light the candle and gaze at the flame as you take some moments to think back on the past month or two and reflect on the hardships as well as the blessings. Think of the good things you enjoyed during this time period, and let a feeling of gratitude fill your heart. Pour the milk ...
We're in cold and flu season. With simple ingredients, you can make your own oils and balms to ease winter maladies and boost your well-being. You'll need: 1 or more fresh or dried warming herbs (whole allspice, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, thin slices of fresh ginger, rosemary, sage, star anise, or thyme) 2 clean 8-ounce glass jars with tight-fitting lids A neutral, unscented oil (sunflower, safflower, avocado, etc.) A square of cheesecloth A small strainer Pack the herbs into a ...
