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This spell is so easy. It's portable, you can do it anywhere, it doesn't require any tools or special items, and it can be done in solitude or in a crowded place, solo or with a group. First, know what you want to achieve. When the moon is waxing, it's time to focus on drawing things to you. (When the moon is waning, it's best to focus on banishing or pushing things away.) Quiet your mind and open your heart. Fold your hands in prayer and put one index finger lightly over each nostril. You're ...
As a lover of goats and things that have a whiff of Pan, I was delighted to discover that today begins Puck Fair in Killorglin, Ireland. This festival dates to 1603 and involves a goat being crowned as "King Puck" and honored by the town. The goat symbolizes the connection between people and nature, which feels like another hint that the Great God Pan has his hooves in this celebration. Today is also Lazy Day, which is meant to reconnect us with our bodies and just enjoying ...
Make a cairn (large or small) to acknowledge something you've had to part with; it can be a person, situation, or something valuable you've lost. Rituals like this can provide closure. You can make a cairn indoors by using small stones. Places that sell gardening supplies or craft stores often carry small bags of smooth rocks to use in fountains or to put in vases. Stack the stones in a mound or pile—often a pyramid shape is formed. While you stack, think about whatever you're bidding ...
No matter where you are traveling, you can create a small charm to take with you to ensure a safe and uneventful trip. You can create your charm using wood, air-dried clay, or paper. Use the medium that feels right and that you have access to. You will need a small disc of your chosen material and something to draw with. Begin by transferring the image of the solar cross onto the surface. The solar cross is a representation of Odin, the All-Father, who presides over Wednesdays. It also ...
