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The rites of spring will soon be upon us and now is the perfect time to gather the seeds, bulbs, corms, and dormant rhizomes you will be working with to prepare them for planting. This blessing is an energetic boost we can provide for the seeds, encouraging healthy germination and letting them know they will be sown with intention and care. All you need are the seeds (or bulbs, etc.) that you will be planting in the weeks to come and a few moments where you are free to focus. Hold the seeds in ...
For this spell you will need a packet of seeds (such as a pollinator-friendly wildflower mix), something to plant a few in (a small pot, an old mug, etc.), enough soil to fill the planting vessel, and a few of your own hairs. Fill your planting vessel with soil and have a glass of water at hand. Hold the packet of seeds while taking a few deep breaths to ground and center yourself. Say: The power of spring fills these seeds. Make a fairly deep depression in the soil with your fingers and ...
In these early days of spring, we see the first blooms of the bulbs and seeds that have survived the winter. Among them is the intoxicating and fragrant narcissus. This flower has an aroma so enchanting that it is named after the famed Greek myth of Narcissus, who was so enthralled with the reflection of his own beauty that he could not look away. For this spell, you will be invited to celebrate your own bewitching energy. Find a mirror that you are able to comfortably view yourself in. If you ...
Ostara occurs at the Spring Equinox and represents the time of equal night and day before day begins to overtake the dark. Since today is also a Friday, you can double-dip in the energies of abundance and fertility to create fertile ground for yourself and your future projects. Allow yourself to envision all of your possibilities and choose one that you want to focus on for this spell. Choose one that you want to find fertile ground for so that it can grow to fruition. Acquire a plastic egg to ...
