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November is National Pomegranate Month. Whenever I see or taste a pomegranate, I instantly think of the Greek goddess Persephone. When she was taken to the Underworld, she ate six pomegranate seeds, which tied her to staying there for half the year. As the fruit often shows up in markets in late fall, it's another reminder of Persephone's journey to the Underworld. Soon winter will be upon us, but life will return in the spring. I always purchase a couple of pomegranates—one to eat and ...
If you are unfamiliar with the traditional Wiccan Fivefold Kiss, I encourage you to research this blessing and modify it for our purpose. Instead of giving the Kiss to another person, change every spoken instance of "your" to "my." Before reciting each line, kiss the tips of the middle finger and pointer finger of your right hand at the same time. The other fingers should be tucked in, so that these two fingers act as one. This method of pointing directs energy from within and is also a common ...
Use this spell to express gratitude for your blessings and welcome in more blessings. Fill a cup with water and take it outside along with a selection of quartz crystals and a small pitcher of water to refill the cup. Drink the water slowly, savoring it as you think about the blessings that water brings and the necessity of water for our very survival. Then fill the cup again, nearly to the brim. Place the cup on the ground near the base of a tree or other plant. Turn your attention to the ...
For many people, the number 11 holds psychic, divinatory, mystical symbolism. When the clock strikes 11:11, many sense it to be a positive sign from the universe or the divine mysteries. Use this October portal to boost your prosperity magick! For this spell you will need: A green taper candle Florida Water A tool to carve words or symbols into your candle Blessing oil or prosperity oil Gold glitter A fireproof candleholder Coins of different denominations Wipe the candle upward and ...
