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Sometimes indoor potted plants need a boost. There are a few natural ways to feed them that also have a magical side. As you fertilize your plants in the following ways, visualize your magical intention growing along with their leaves and blooms. Coffee grinds: Sparingly sprinkle used coffee grinds (never fresh) onto the soil around the base of the plant. Coffee grinds are acidic and add phosphorus to the soil. Magically, coffee beans are associated with stamina. Eggshells: Save some ...
Crystals are beautiful and special, so intentionally letting go of one can be difficult. It can also be hard to let go of bad habits, just in a slightly different way. This spell joins the two in an act of sacrificing something you enjoy for the sake of something better. For this spell you'll need a crystal that fades in sunlight, such as chalcedony, amethyst, or citrine. Carry the crystal with you while engaging in the habit you want to break, letting it absorb the energy of the behavior. ...
Toward the end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, water found in ditches, marshes, or other damp areas can appear stagnant. However, below the still surface, rot and decomposition are taking place, both of which are precursors to positive change. Gather some of this water in a jar and use it to disintegrate and change problematic situations in a slow, nondramatic way. On a dried leaf or other natural item, use a marker to write a simple sentence describing the problematic situation. In a ...
Have a quick look around your home or room. Do you see any cracks or crannies? It could be a gap between floorboards or baseboards, a crack in the wall, or some other little crevice. Gather several coins. The number depends on how many cracks you will be filling, so it can be just a few or many. It's your choice. Place the coins near a window or outside where they can absorb the abundant energy of the waxing moon for an hour. Then gently wedge these coins into the nooks and crannies of your ...
