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The holidays of Good Friday and Passover are about sacrifice. Christians believe that Jesus sacrificed his life for the good of others, and they commemorate that on Good Friday. Passover is a commemoration of the time when the Jewish people marked their doorposts with the blood of a sacrificial lamb, sparing them from the Angel of Death. Most magical traditions today don’t demand sacrifice, but making a small sacrifice can be powerful magic. For this spell you will need a small bit of ...
Jimmy Buffet may have you believing that a margarita’s magic is related mainly to attempting to heal a broken heart and failing. Well, maybe there’s some truth to that. But for this spell, you’re going to work with the magical properties of agave and lime to strengthen and bless one or more of your friendships. Agave brings sweetness and a sense of shared adventure. Lime is used for blessing and empowering, as it’s aligned with the strength and beauty of the sun. Invite ...
In England, this day is known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday. It’s the time of feasting before the Lenten sacrifices. Flat, crepe-like pancakes with fresh lemon juice and sprinkled sugar are eaten. This spell blesses the place where food is prepared and where people often gather together. You’ll need a new broom (I like an old-fashioned corn broom for this, but any broom will do), lavender oil, and salt. In the morning, rub lavender oil where the whisks of the broom join the ...
I have been obsessed with super-fine, high-quality incense—both stick and resin—since the age of fifteen. I attribute this to a past life, but whatever the case, there is something special about genuine, non-synthetic smoke sanctifying a room, home, or outside space. Simply collect all the incense you have. Feel free to be a connoisseur like me by tossing out the “fake” stuff. Face the east. Holding your hands over all your incense, take deep breaths and, when ...
