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The Wiccan and Neopagan sabbats that are not equinoxes and solstices occur on dates that are similar but not astrologically precise. We are currently in the midst of astrological Beltane. Take a bottle of your favorite wine, kombucha, or other nonalcoholic beverage. With a flashlight in hand, safely travel to a calming, hidden place after nightfall. Using a black permanent marker, draw crescent moons on the bottle. Meditate and then visualize the obscured moon enchanting the liquid. Once ...
A short yet effective variation of an ancient anti-shit-talking spell is to take any dry leaf (or leaves) that you can write on with a permanent marker. The ideal is bay leaf. Then simply write the origin (or origins) of the gossip being stirred. If this is unknown, simply (or additionally) write words like "gossip," "lies," and "slander" on any of the leaves. Then safely burn the leaf (or leaves), stating:Accountable for my speech, I declare with honor. May others' false words be banished ...
With so much chaos going on around us, it can be hard to focus on the positive and peaceful aspects of life. For this spell all you need is yourself and a garden, either yours or a community garden you like to visit. Find a cozy and quiet place in the garden and sit down to relax. Look at all the lush life growing abundantly around you in collective harmony. Witness and experience all the flora and fauna cohabitating, and allow that energy to fill you up as you remember the abundance and ...
For this eclipse spell you’ll need water and a clear bottle. I use filtered tap water and a lidded Mason jar. You’ll also need a black pen and a sticky note or piece of masking tape. The beauty of this spell is you don’t have to be there for it to work. Write on the sticky note or masking tape what you want the water to absorb from the eclipse. Perhaps you want better career prospects, or a bit more financial stability, or just some of the sun’s vitality. Stick your ...
