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This crossroads ritual is aimed at opening doors when it seems like there are no options or discernible paths to be seen. You will need: ¼ part whole barley, dried ½ part fennel seeds, dried ½ part juniper berries, dried 1 part rosemary leaves, dried Mortar and pestle Incense charcoal and burner Matches or lighter Crush and mix together the incense ingredients in a mortar and pestle. Perform this ritual at night at a four-way crossroads. Light your charcoal and ...
The scent of roses is commonly associated with romance and seduction. But did you know that in aromatherapy, it can also represent peace and calming energy as well as happiness and joy? Because of its versatility, I love to use rose essential oil for so many things, especially to help me unwind. For this spell we will be making a soothing rose oil. You will need the following: ½ cup of your preferred carrier oil (I like almond or jojoba.) A small Mason jar with a lid 10–15 ...
Set up protective barriers with a banishing salt made with alder charcoal and blackthorn. With its sharp thorns, blackthorn is a hedgerow tree that not many are brave enough to cross. Alder is found growing along watery borders, and when cut, its light wood turns a reddish orange. This gives the impression that the tree bleeds, linking it to war and the supernatural. With the addition of protective bay and star anise seed, this salt is perfect to sprinkle around doorways or property boundaries ...
Today is World Blood Donor Day. If you can donate blood, you may save a life! Whether you donate blood today or not, it's a good day to connect to your own blood and the miracle that is your body. Lie down where you won't be disturbed for twenty minutes. Follow your breath as you inhale and exhale, relaxing. Become aware of your heartbeat. Your heart circulates your blood, which is part of your life force. Descend deeper into your own awareness. Feel how the blood flows through your veins, ...
