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In this season of early spring on the natural calendar, we are often visited by the spirits of rain. We may find ourselves swirling around feelings of depression, grief, or just uninspired ennui. A heavy heart can keep us from tapping into the building joy and early glow of spring. This short tea ritual calls on the spirit of rain, known to offer deep cleansing and relief from heartache. Brew a tea of mugwort, hawthorn, tulsi, and Saint John's wort. Pour the tea into your favorite cup. Holding ...
In many cultures and magickal paths, dust and the ephemeral remnants of fire are utilized in ceremonial work, conjuration, divination, and prayer. This is something particularly noticeable today, as it is Ash Wednesday. Here is a one-ingredient dust you can use in your magickal workings when you want to get in touch with the wisdom of the Great Mothers throughout time as you make your way toward the promise of spring. Safely burn the Wise Woman plant called mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). Apply ...
If recurring painful experiences have caused you to believe that you are unlucky in love, this spell will help you banish this belief and free you from the patterns that are holding it in place. Visit a natural body of water or an expanse of wild earth. While holding a bloodstone in your left hand, relax your body and feel your connection to the earth. Invoke the Goddess in any way you choose. Speak words from your heart, telling the Goddess just what you want to release and why. Feel your ...
With its bright evergreen leaves, holly represents hope in a dreary winter landscape. For the Romans, it was a plant of good fortune. For the Celts, it was a plant of protection that was sometimes planted near their dwellings so the spiky leaves might snag evil spirits before having a chance to enter the home. When brought into the house during the darkest days of winter, the green leaves and bright berries brought cheer to the inhabitants of the home, as they were a reminder that spring would ...
