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Warm, sunny August mornings are a perfect time to harvest your herbs. For this spell you'll need a small sharp knife, some paper towels, string, and a place away from direct sun to hang your herbs for drying. Begin by cutting the herbs you wish to dry. Rinse them in cold water. Next place them on paper towels near an open kitchen window to absorb excess water. Hold your hands above your herbs and say:Basil, mint, oregano, and dill [or say the names of the herbs you're drying],You've perfumed my ...
To boost the soil health (earthworms love this!) and the good vibes in your garden, break down cardboard boxes into flat sheets, choosing cardboard that isn't heavily printed or waxed and removing any tape or staples. Using a nontoxic marker or colored pencil, write positive intentions, words, and/or symbols on the cardboard. For instance, you could write "This garden is a temple of perfect love, will, and wisdom," or the word "love" or "harmony." You could also draw a reiki symbol, heart, or ...
Today is the National Day of Prayer. On this day millions of people may offer their prayers for guidance and leadership. As magickal people, the word prayer may not be a word we are comfortable using. However, the words affirmation and incantation carry the same intention. Some may find that using those words is a better fit for their practices. Many of us, as magickal practitioners, embrace a higher power, contrary to what others may think it means to be "Pagan." As people who embrace and ...
Luck is one of the energies we can tap into today, as it is a Thursday, the day of the week associated with Jupiter. We can all benefit from getting a little extra boost of luck. So whatever you need to accomplish today, this week, or this year, you can achieve that with this spell. Find a small item that you can carry with you as a good luck charm. This could be any item of significance. You could use a ring, a pendant, or a stone. (Aventurine and holey stones work very well.) Take the item ...
