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Janus is the two-headed Roman god of beginnings and endings. Because January is named after him, this is a great month to work magick with him. For this spell you will need a piece of flash paper, a pencil, a fireproof bowl, and a candle. Set up your items in a safe space and then reflect upon the past calendar year. What is the one mistake, relationship, or embarrassing moment that you’d like to leave in the past and discard going forward? When you’ve decided what that is, write ...
At this time of year, holly is the perfect herb to use to clear away any negative energy in your home. For this spell you’ll need a sheet of newspaper, three holly leaves, a piece of stationery, and a pen. First, lay the sheet of newspaper flat on a table or the floor. Then place the holly leaves in the middle of the newspaper. Write your problem on the stationery. Visualize your problem vanishing. Now tear up the stationery and scatter the pieces over the holly leaves. Wrap the ...
Today is the anniversary of comic book writer Stan Lee’s death in 2018. Lee’s fantastic tales of superheroes remind us that even if we don’t have such dramatic powers, we can be superheroes in our everyday lives. What do you do in the world to help others? Do you use your gifts to benefit the world? Light a candle and engage the fire element in the form of passion. Journal about what your passions are, and brainstorm ways you can use them to do good in the world. Perhaps you ...
Both the sun and Mars are in Libra today, bringing about a strong desire for people to find middle ground and transcend issues. It is a time when the cosmos is calling us to let go of our ego. Sometimes this is hard, but don’t worry—this spell is meant to help you take the high road when it would be easier to take a lower one or not budge at all. In a medium-size bowl, put one cup of salt, three sprigs of fresh peppermint, the peel of one whole lemon, and three pinches of catnip. ...
