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By mid-February, the Northern Hemisphere has a slew of dark, cold, short days, which feel like they will never end. We get the Winter Wearies. This spell will help lift the mood and remind us that spring is coming. Gather these supplies: A 7-day orange jar candle A knife (for carving) Citrus essential oil (My favorite is tangerine.) Matches Carve the sun into the candle. Dress the candle with citrus oil, visualizing the warmth and the light's return. Place the candle in the room where ...
This spell is best performed on the last full moon of the year. Here is what you'll need: A small Mason jar with a lid Water to fill the jar Quartz crystal pebbles or points On the day of the full moon, gather water from a spring, river, ocean, or other free-running source of water. Rainwater or tap water will also work. Put the quartz pebbles or points in the jar and fill with the water. Seal the jar and place it in a special place, like on an altar. As it becomes dark and the moon ...
Citrine, one of the birthstones of November, is named for lemon, which is reflected in its color. This stone is reminiscent of the sun and symbolically represents its cleansing power, energizing effect, and ability to elevate the mood. Citrine is also deeply associated with the solar plexus chakra. For this meditation you need to put one small piece of citrine in an ice cube cell. Cover it with spring water. Allow enough time for it to completely freeze. Take the citrine out of the freezer and ...
On this day in 1820, an eighty-ton sperm whale sank the Essex, a whaling ship from Nantucket, Massachusetts. This event was the inspiration for Herman Melville's famous fictional story Moby Dick. Nantucket is a beautiful, mystical, magical seaport. I once rode the ferry to Nantucket, and I'll never forget the experience. I clearly felt the energies of past lives upon me. Are you the captain of your ship, or are you the crew? Do you command your voyage, or are you fighting fictional monsters ...
