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This day before Independence Day in the US is also the Feast of Cerridwen in the Celtic neo-Pagan calendar. Cerridwen is the Cymri (Welsh) goddess of wisdom, sorcery, transformation, and rebirth. She possesses a sacred cauldron of Awen, or poetic inspiration. Outdoors, carefully light a sparkler, which represents the flame beneath Cerridwen's magickal cauldron. Trace the burning sparkler in a triquetra shape, starting in the middle, while chanting: Flame of Cerridwen, light my way, Bring me ...
Pansies aren’t just planted for their cheerful colors. They’ve been linked to love magic since the Victorian era. To attract romance, try this spell. You’ll need a small vase of pansies (any colors you wish), a sheet of pink stationery, a pen, and a few drops of rose water. Set the vase of pansies on your altar. On the stationery, write this charm: Pansies, draw to me a romantic spark. Let Cupid’s arrow hit the mark. Sprinkle the stationery with a few drops of rose ...
Take 10 to 15 minutes to stand outside with your feet planted firmly on the ground. Close your eyes and feel the air around you as it touches your body. Is it windy? A light breeze? Does the air feel totally still? Focus only on the air around you. Let any other thoughts float away. How does it feel? Cold? Warm? Wet? Dry? Simply take this moment to relax, center, and connect with the life-giving air around you. Identify and appreciate the characteristics you feel in the breeze today. Is there a ...
Every time I was ever sick as a child, my grandparents or parents would always make me soup to help me get well. With a little magical intention, you can create a potion that will work not only on the body but on the spirit as well. As you choose your ingredients for the soup, be sure to stir clockwise to promote healing. Simple ingredients could be chicken, noodles, carrots, and broth. Stir in herbs such as rosemary, ginger, and garlic to promote protection and healing. If you are not ...
