We love the holidays, but by early January we are ready to move on and embrace all the new year has to offer. Just as strange energies accumulate in late December/ early January, our refrigerators also acquire a lot of leftovers that need to be gotten rid of. Clear out both unwanted food and unwanted energy with this spell. Peek into your refrigerator and find any items that are past their expiration date. For many of us in early January, that might include a fruitcake. Once you’ve ...
Today is Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ, from whom the holiday gets its name. Whether or not you were raised a Christian, you probably celebrate this time with gift giving. It is said that three wise men traveled a long distance to bring the new child gifts, but you don’t have to spend a lot of money on frankincense and myrrh in order to celebrate the holiday. While it is always nice to have a fancy wrapped box under your Christmas (or Yule) tree, remember that there are ...
Christmas Eve is a time for gatherings and merriment with those who are closest to us. It can also be a good time to focus on the hope that you have for your friends and family who are gathered or will be gathering during the Yuletide season. Some traditions have a single gift opened on Christmas Eve. You can turn this into a way to gift hope to others during this season. Take a small jar and fill it with items that make you feel hopeful or have a tie to the individual you are gifting it to. ...
This spell invokes the power of Yule into your home. It can be done before starting a Yule ritual, a celebratory gathering, or a dinner. You’ll need one taper candle in whatever color reminds you of Yuletide. Place your candle in a prominent place wherever you are doing your work. Take a deep breath and think of the beauty of the holiday season. Envision the sun growing in the sky and the joy present on so many faces this time of year. With those images in your mind, light your candle and ...