A godparent and a godchild usually form a special loving bond. To be asked to be a godparent is an honor. This ritual was performed frequently in the Appalachian region at one time. To perform this ritual, the godchild should still be an infant. To begin, the godparent carries their godchild outside. Then the godparent continues holding the child and walks the infant around their house three times. During this time, the godparent whispers secret hopes and wishes to the godchild. To end the ...
Morning dew is a very powerful cleanser and purifier. If you need clarity or are going through a difficult time, this spell may help. In the early morning when you won’t be disturbed, go outside while the dew lies heavy on the grass. With your issue clearly in your mind, kneel upon the earth. Bend forward so your forehead and both palms touch the dew. A few seconds is long enough. Feel the cleansing qualities of the dew being absorbed into your forehead and hands. Stand up. Feel any ...
This ritual serves to remind us how the seed and the earth are connected, and how it has been so for eons. You’ll need a pot, some potting soil, and some easy-to-grow seeds that are tolerant of cool weather, such as dill or lettuce. If you have a garden, you may sow your seeds directly into it. Begin by filling the pot with potting soil or prepare a small plot of the garden for outdoor planting. Plant your seeds according to package directions. Water the seeds and say:The seed is the ...
For this spell you’ll need one strip of blue fabric, a pen or marker, and the Three of Wands card from a tarot deck. Begin by writing your wish on the strip of fabric. Take the fabric outdoors and find a shrub or tree that is beginning to leaf out. Tie your wish onto a branch of your chosen shrub or tree. As you tie it, project your energy into your wish as you say: Let this wish come true,Let this wish be mine.Come to me with perfect ease,Come to me at the perfect time. Leave the wish ...