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Roses are often associated with love and love spells, but they also figure prominently in spells for secrecy and silence. Roses have been closely linked to Harpocrates, the god of silence. When swearing a person to secrecy or engaging in actions you wish to keep secret, make an oath "under the rose." Gather rose petals, stem roses, or cut rose flowers from bushes. Place them in a cloth bag, or gather the roses in a bundle and tie with black yarn or string. The fresher the roses, the more ...
One of the greatest peace songs of all time is “Universal Soldier.” The writer of this song is Buffy Sainte-Marie, and today is her birthday. Let’s honor her and this song by getting to understand one another better. Sit at your altar and safely light a blue candle. Ground and center, then say: Peace and understandingbegin with me.Now I will spreadunderstanding universally.Peace and understanding are the key. Safely extinguish the candle. Begin to act on the words you just ...
The waxing moon moves into Cancer. The moon rules Cancer, providing a double dose of maternal, nurturing, and emotionally watery energy. But Cancerian energy is not just about caring for others. Use it to care for yourself. Whether you shower or bathe, use the opportunity to purify, neutralize, and anoint. Gather some salt and some oil. ( Table salt is fine, but use sea or Epsom salt if you have it. Olive oil can be used, but a few drops of essential oil in a carrier will feel luxurious.) ...
By this time of year, the berries on holly—a traditional symbol of winter celebrations—will have turned red. Having been raised in Millville, New Jersey, (one of) the holly capital(s) of the US, I chose holly as one of the two plants on my personal totem. Two majestic holly trees flanked the entrance to the driveway of the home in which I grew up. Holly has a rather slow growth rate; those two trees had been there for approximately fifty years. In Celtic mythology, holly is revered ...
