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Use this spell to reduce anxiety and usher in relaxation and joy. Hold the string of a yo-yo toy and let the yo-yo drop all the way down. Then slowly wind the string around the yo-yo as you think of all the stress and anxiety you're feeling. Wind the string around the yo-yo tightly and notice how your body feels physically when anxiety is at the forefront of your thoughts. Once the yo-yo is wound, hold it against your palm and take some deep breaths. Create in your mind's eye an image of ...
The word felicity means happiness, joy, and delight. We all can use some encouragement at times, and this bowl will do the trick. Select a small bowl of your choice— no bigger than a cereal bowl, and smaller if possible. Over time, add items that please you: ceramic figures, crystals, natural items (acorns, seeds, etc.), pins, beads, marbles, or anything. The only criterion is that each makes you happy. Each time you add an item, say: Precious bowl of felicity, Treasured items are given ...
It was once said that if a person heard the bells of the foxglove ring, they were doomed to die. Of course, this is not to be taken literally, as it was folklore inspired by foxglove's (Digitalis purpurea) poisonous nature. But there is something that foxglove and bells have in common, and that is protective magick. Foxgloves are one of our "garden wards," and can be planted to protect your property. Bells have a long history in magick. They have been used to clear ritual space, invoke the ...
During the bubonic plague, it was believed that herbs such as juniper, lavender, and rosemary would rid the air of sickness and evil with their scent or while burning. While it's true that some herbs have antimicrobial properties, it's unclear how effective this was. However, we do know that, magically speaking, these herbs can effectively rid your home of unwanted or stale energy. After an argument, an unpleasant visitor, or just when you need to refresh your space, create a bundle of dried ...
