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In the coastal city of Paphos lies an ancient sanctuary dedicated to Aphrodite where her devotees gave honey, fruits, flowers, cakes, and other decadent offerings. In her Homeric hymn, Aphrodite is said to have been bathed and anointed with fragrant oil by the Graces before being clad in shining robes. Such an evocative, luxurious scene, isn't it? Align with the sensual, loving energy of Aphrodite through a ritual bath (or shower), slowing down to pay attention to the temperature and feel of ...
Some people like to clean, while for others it’s a chore they’d rather not do. Either way, having the right tools can make a big difference. And when it comes to cleaning, what magickal Witch doesn’t know the power of a broom? Today we are going work some broom magick!This day on the calendar occurs during the waning moon cycle, which is when the moon is moving from full to new—a good time for letting go. This is a good spell for cleansing your home or office space.You ...
Dreams free of nightmares are highly sought after. There are ways you can employ herbs to make this wish come true. First, fill a nice-size bowl with a mixture of rose water and spring water and place it under your bed. Push it under the middle of the bed. This is an invitation to the gods, goddesses, and water spirits. Next, make a sweet dreams sachet. Rub 1⁄3 cup chamomile flowers, lavender buds, and jasmine or hops gently between your hands into a bowl. (Do not use hops if you are in ...
While today is Earth Day, which brings attention to environmental issues on a global scale for one day, as Witches, it is vital that we be stewards of the land on a daily basis. We are a part of Earth, not separate from it. We can all tend to the spirits of the land around us, regardless of whether we’re in a city, in the suburbs, or out in the woods. While we can make offerings to the land, such as gifts of water and native seeds, one of the best things we can do as human beings is ...
