In many cultures and magickal paths, dust and the ephemeral remnants of fire are utilized in ceremonial work, conjuration, divination, and prayer. This is something particularly noticeable today, as it is Ash Wednesday.

Here is a one-ingredient dust you can use in your magickal workings when you want to get in touch with the wisdom of the Great Mothers throughout time as you make your way toward the promise of spring. Safely burn the Wise Woman plant called mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). Apply the leftover ashy dust to your temples and the center of the palm of each hand. Carry out your meditation, divination, conjuration, prayer, or other ceremonial work this way, knowing you are cloaked in the ancient wisdom of the Wise Women from days of old.