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Eyes have been symbolic in magic since the beginning of time. Whether it's known as the all-seeing eye or the evil eye, the idea of protecting yourself from the harmful gaze of others has been part of global traditions for centuries, if not longer. Today, get crafty and create your own amulets for protection by painting eyes on rocks and placing them in any space that you feel needs a little extra guardianship. Not only will they add a little extra pop and decoration to your space but they ...
Garden gazing globes were originally used to send back the evil eye and protect a home from jealous glances. This spell helps you charge your globe. First you'll need to buy a globe of your choice at a garden center if you don't have one. Next wipe the globe off with bottled water. Position the globe where it can be seen. You could put it on a stand in a flower bed, on a porch, or in a large flowerpot. Now say these words:Send back the evil glare.Send back the jealous stare.This home is ...
Today is Spring Astronomy Day. Sometimes we hold on to so much baggage that it clutters the mind and spirit. Today we will employ the powers of the universe to cleanse and clear. Astronomy Day is a perfect time for witches and magick makers to think beyond earthly parameters. Make a list of issues you want to be done with, using brown kraft paper (brown paper bag) and a regular pencil. Leave a good amount of space between each word. Cut out the words. Light a red candle on a fire-safe holder. ...
People are decorating eggs around this time. In Hoodoo and Santeria, two paths with West African roots, ground eggshells called cascarilla ("cas-ka-Ree-yah") are used for different purposes, including banishing spirits, clearing, and protection. To create cascarilla, set your oven to 225 degrees F. Grind a dozen clean, dry eggshells, preferably from a black hen. Place on a cookie sheet. Bake until brittle and crumbly. Remove from the oven, let cool, then grind with a mortar and pestle to ...
