Blue Color Magic
I love to use the color blue in my magic—it's the keeper of the peace! Not only does it calm and even banish anger, it also manifests tranquility in the home. It's the color I use in most of my protection spells, as it pacifies others' initial intent so you don't get the brunt of it. Use blue while meditating and when reflecting on emotional reactions.

Jupiter
Jupiter is a source of hope when there is none in sight. This is one planet that will not turn its back on you. On the contrary, it will stay by your side and look after your best interests. Writers, poets, and artists can call on Jupiter when they need inspiration; Jupiter always encourages creativity and visualizing your dreams. It wants us to overcome our daily challenges, especially challenges that are spiritual in nature.

This planet is smart and intuitive. Jupiter has a warm and friendly energy. When you need a father figure who is easy to talk to but also has a firm hand, Jupiter is the planet to invoke. Jupiter has a way of making you see the error of your ways diplomatically; it helps us understand why we do the things we do.

Common traits of this planet are moving forward with optimism as well as acquiring financial stability and abundance. Jupiter loves to share its fortune.

Day of the Week: Thursday
Thursday is a great day to do money spells and spells for financial stability. When we do money magic on Thursdays, we can attract money we never dreamed was within reach. Thursday is also a good day to pursue business ventures, like signing a contract, finalizing a divorce, or handling any type of personal settlements.

This day of the week cements ideas on paper. If there are documents that need to be signed for a favorable outcome, this is the day to do it. If you have to go to court, Thursday is the perfect day—and if you have a clear head and Jupiter on your side, there is good chance your case will be heard favorably.

Blue Spells with Jupiter on Thursdays
Jupiter encourages us to keep fighting for our dreams and reminds us that we can achieve anything we set our mind to. It is a strong, just planet.

Success comes in many shapes and sizes: there is financial success, artistic success, successful parenting, successful employment, etc. There are many different ways to measure success as well. This spell is flexible and can be done for all different types of success.

1. In a small bowl, add a teaspoon of uncooked rice and a teaspoon of olive oil. Mix together until you have a paste.
2. Go to your sacred space and dress two blue and one orange candle with this mixture. Make sure to press the rice into the candle so it doesn't slide down straight away.
3. Light a charcoal tablet. Once done, place dry basil leaves on top. Let the smoke engulf the candles, then light them while thinking of the success for which you are wishing.
4. On a piece of blue paper, write down what kind of success you are seeking. Write this with a blue feather. Ideally, you would use a blue quill, but if you cannot find one, you can make your own using a blue feather.
5. Place the paper in the middle of the candles. Let the candles consume.
6. Once the candles have burned out, sprinkle nutmeg powder on top of the piece of paper.
7. Burn the paper using matches or a lighter. Make sure to burn it safely; I recommend using a cast-iron pan or other firesafe object.
8. Take the paper's ashes and scatter them in a place that cor- relates with the success you are seeking. As you do so, say: Hear my beating heart, The success I need, I wish it to be, Unselfish it is and will be.
9. Spend some time meditating and visualizing your success.

Excerpted from A Rainbow of Spells, by Ileana Abrev.