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Birds relate to the element of air. If you like working with air, then helping birds can improve your connection with that element. Many bird species migrate twice annually. In spring they leave their winter roosts for summer nesting grounds, and in autumn they and their fledged chicks fly to warmer refuges. On these journeys, most of them rely on finding food, water, and resting spots along the way to keep them going. Today is World Migratory Bird Day this year. You can help migrating birds ...
Bee balm (Monarda spp.) is a lovely herb whose bright, earthy scent adds a touch of enchantment to any Witch's garden. It lends a citrusy flavor to recipes and is the perfect herbal ally when seeking clarity, or for working spells for success, prosperity, contentment, or peace. Rise early and make yourself comfortable on your deck, porch, or balcony with a cup of "Bee" Clear Tea (recipe below) and take in each and every note—the sun stretching golden fingers above the eastern hills, ...
Harnessing the power of Leo and the Sun, this spell is designed to cleanse out any shadowy entities or lingering presences from your home. You will need: A white candle, jar-style or a votive in a holder 7 juniper or red cedar berries (Juniperus virginiana) Mortar and pestle 7 drops juniper essential oil (optional) Matches or lighter Crush the 7 juniper or red cedar berries in a mortar and pestle, and sprinkle them onto the wax in your candle. You can also sprinkle 7 drops of juniper ...
In many places, this is the peak of spring planting season. Fall-planted flowers bloom in spring, "as early as the ground can be worked" seeds sprout, and you can start planting things that need warmer feet—especially if you pop a cover over them to trap the sun's heat and keep off late frosts. Even if you don't have room for a whole garden, you can usually manage a window box or a pot on a porch. For this spell, you'll need one or more garden stakes, some twine or wire, garden pins, and ...
