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In the United States, we celebrate our Independence Day with parades, fireworks, and family gatherings. Make this the day to celebrate your own independent spirit—raise your power with fire, dancing, chanting, drumming, or whatever your wild heart is drawn to do. A simple way to raise power is by using sparklers. Whether solitary or in a group, light your sparklers and raise them high. As you do so, chant something like this: I am one with the Air that moves me. The Goddess/God is ...
A rainy day can be depressing, but without this vital element, our world would be barren. Every living thing would perish. This spell honors rain. Perform it on a rainy day. You'll need a small bowl or dish and a bit of rainwater. If you're unable to collect your own rainwater, use a small amount of bottled spring water. Collect some rainwater in your bowl/ dish. Place it on your altar. Stand before the water and gaze into it. Visualize the waters of this Earth— oceans, rivers, lakes, ...
In Ozark folk magic, the new moon is associated with new beginnings and cleansing. For this traditional bath you will need: A plastic water pitcher or small bucket Hot water A pinch of salt, any kind Optional herbs: hyssop, juniper, peppermint (leaves and/or berries) A sieve Traditionally, this cleansing ritual is performed before sunrise. Fill your pitcher (or bucket) with hot (not boiling) water. Ozarkers will use spring water, but water from a tap is fine as well. Add your salt and ...
The summer solstice arrived yesterday. It's time to salute the new summer sunrise! Check a weather app to determine the sunrise in your area. Set an outdoor altar that allows you to stand behind it, facing east. Populate the altar with solar colors and correspondences: gold or yellow cloth; pyrite, tiger's-eye, carnelian, or amber; yellow candles; sunflowers; lemons; statuary; etc. You'll also need a quart jar with a lid and four tea bags of your choice. Fill the jar with water and set it and ...
