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The Quickening of the Year

Color of the day:  Gold
Incense of the day:  Almond
 

By the time February arrives, many people are tired of the cold. Though springtime and warmer days are ahead, it might not feel that way. We can help things along with some sympathetic magic. For this spell, you’ll need a pot, some ice cubes, a stove, and some rosemary. Rosemary is aligned with the sun and has naturally cleansing properties.

For the spell, fill a small pot halfway with ice, setting it on a cold stove. Hold either a fresh sprig or two tablespoons of dried rosemary in your hands, mentally pouring your vision of springtime warmth into the herb. Turn on the stove. As the ice begins melting, toss the herb into the pot, saying:

Hurry forth without delay, quicken
the shifting from the cold.

Winter’s power shall not stay, warmth
in balance shall now take hold.

The resulting tea can be strained, sweetened, and consumed to bring some warmth within.

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About Michael Furie
Michael Furie (Northern California) is the author of Supermarket Sabbats, Spellcasting for Beginners, Supermarket Magic, Spellcasting: Beyond the Basics, and more, all from Llewellyn Worldwide. A practicing Witch for more than twenty years, he is a priest of the Cailleach. ...
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