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In the winter when the trees are leafless, their beauty and strength are more visible. That’s when you can see their power and majesty. To increase your own strength, form a pact with a tree. Follow the instructions in the following verse: Walk into the winter wood,Where bare trees sleep and brood.Select a tree majestic and great.Now you each have a shared fate.With this tree your strength is bound.Leave a gift—a crumb, a seed,or a rock you’ve found.As the seasons turn and ...
We love the holiday season, but it can be stressful and chaotic, turning otherwise good folks into giant balls of negative energy. We tend to encounter this negativity most often when we go Yule shopping. It would be one thing if people could keep their negativity to themselves, but that’s seldom the case. Luckily, we always carry a secret weapon with us: a citrine crystal. Citrine is a pale yellow quartz, and it’s our favorite crystal to use for protection. Before going shopping, ...
During the winter months I spend more time at my writing desk, where many magical parts of me come together. Today, let us bless our desks. Clear the desktop and wipe it down with a damp cloth. Say: May water bless this desk with fluidity. Gently stir the air over the desk as you say: May air bless this desk with new beginnings, the birth of ideas, and the joy of creation. Set a lamp and your computer on the desk and say: May fire bless me with clarity, vision, and connectivity. Place a ...
At hena is a very powerful goddess to invoke for anything. She’s associated with conception, life, and death. To invoke her you’ll need:* An intention* A brand-new solid red outfit or several new red accessories* Curly hair (curly wand or natural)* A reusable bag* An owl or other feathered domino mask* Some Greek olives* A halved pomegranate* 3 shot glasses* Small containers of olive oil, honey, and river water* Optional: Kyphi incense (with charcoal, matches, and a fireproof plate ...
