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The new moon is a wonderful time to focus on setting new goals. Here is a new moon oil to make that can help. You will need: Carrier oil (I like jojoba or fractionated coconut oil. Plus, coconuts are associated with the moon.) Your favorite lunar herbs (I use lemon balm, lavender, and mugwort, plus some lavender essential oil.) A small jar (A 4-ounce Mason jar is fine.) Add the carrier oil and a teaspoon of each dried herb to the jar, plus exactly 8 drops of essential oil if using it. ...
In some parts of Northern Europe (mainly Sweden, Finland, and Norway), this is the day when holiday decorations should be put away. In Norway this day is called Tyvendedagen, which means "Twentieth Day," as in the 20th day after Christmas. It's known by other names as well, but it's basically a day to rid the home of all holiday associations, if you haven't already done so. If you have, then this is also a spell for general cleansing As you clean and tidy up your living space, visualize the ...
Try this if you're struggling to stick to your New Year's resolutions. You'll need a wooden match, a saucer of lemon juice, a sheet of white paper, a candle in a holder, and a firesafe dish. Dip the base of the match in the lemon juice, and use it to write the promise you made to yourself on one side of the paper. On the other side, write what you feel is stopping you from keeping your promise. Let the paper dry. Light the candle with the head of the same match. Hold the paper over the flame ...
As a young child, I remember lying under the Christmas tree, smelling the tang of fresh pine and dreaming of what was in the boxes lying next to me. Resting my fingers lightly on them, I would imagine their contents. In this moment, anything was possible. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, today you can capitalize on the gift-giving energy of Christmas, using it for magical benefit. Sit quietly for just a moment, and ask yourself: What do I delight in? What is my perfect gift? What do I ...
