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In the United States, we celebrate our Independence Day with parades, fireworks, and family gatherings. Make this the day to celebrate your own independent spirit—raise your power with fire, dancing, chanting, drumming, or whatever your wild heart is drawn to do. A simple way to raise power is by using sparklers. Whether solitary or in a group, light your sparklers and raise them high. As you do so, chant something like this: I am one with the Air that moves me. The Goddess/God is ...
If you're a crafter, you may have a collection of multicolored seed beads (very small beads). If not, you can usually find an inexpensive bag of them at the dollar store. All you will need for this divination is the bag of beads and a tray or plate with a rim around the edge. Reach your hand into the bag of beads while asking what theme or vibe this month will have for you. Scoop up some beads and put them on the plate or tray. Now separate them by color. Count how many beads there are of each ...
A rainy day can be depressing, but without this vital element, our world would be barren. Every living thing would perish. This spell honors rain. Perform it on a rainy day. You'll need a small bowl or dish and a bit of rainwater. If you're unable to collect your own rainwater, use a small amount of bottled spring water. Collect some rainwater in your bowl/ dish. Place it on your altar. Stand before the water and gaze into it. Visualize the waters of this Earth— oceans, rivers, lakes, ...
Two days after the summer solstice, the waning moon is in Taurus, a fertile earth sign, for most of the day. The waning moon is a beneficial time to clear weeds from your garden and potted plants, and to clear unwanted conditions from your daily life. As you pull the weeds, chant: Only that which is compatible with me remains in my garden, so mote it be. To prevent more weeds from sprouting, place pretty stones around your garden plants—sparkly granite, smooth gray shale, faceted ...
