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Making floral wreaths of spring flowers is as old as spring itself. The flowers you choose can influence the magick you are creating. Marigolds are associated with prophecy and psychic ability. Weaving and wearing a garland filled with marigolds will bring insight, through dreams, of what might blossom for you in the spring and early summer. Wear the garland all day, or as long as possible, and put it under your pillow overnight. You will need: Green floral wire Fresh marigolds(usually sold ...
Today is Safety Pin Day, celebrating an invention originally patented on April 10, 1849. Since then, it has provided a safer way of fastening things, but it also represents protection. Ukrainians put them on children’s clothes to repel evil spirits. Some folks wear them for good luck. A more recent use in public spaces indicates that the wearer is a “safe person” who will help if asked. Safety pins appear in many crafts, especially beadwork. This makes it fun and easy to wear ...
When a relationship ends, em otional cords often still bind the exes together. Many people don’t even realize this is happening, which is one reason they get stuck in their grief or anger. Attachment is real. This spell will help to dissolve any residual energy between the two of you. You will need a red or black balloon. Put the opening of the balloon over your faucet and fill it with water. Stand naked in your (empty) bath or shower. Slowly turn counterclockwise in a spiral motion, ...
An altar provides a focus for mystical practice. It can provide a place for worship, spellcasting, or whatever else you need. In the process, however, it tends to pick up stray bits of energy. Over time, these can build up enough to become distracting, rather like bug spots on a windshield. So an altar needs to be cleaned and blessed periodically. Begin by removing all the things on the altar—candlesticks, statuettes, bowls, and so on. Take off the altar cloth. If it’s washable, ...
