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Witch’s ladders have been employed by magick workers since at least the seventeenth century. They are made with rope, often three feet long. Tied into the rope every few inches are knots, feathers, sticks, hair, fur, and all manner of charms, stones, and baubles. Witch’s ladders are used for protection, summoning, sending messages to spirits, and warding off onlookers. This take on a Witch’s ladder helps create balance. First get thirty six inches of rope or twine. Collect ...
Use this charm to attract new opportunities for love and romance. Take a piece of rose quartz and hold it close to your heart as you imagine yourself brimming with love and adoration. Pour these feelings into the crystal. Anoint the crystal with a few drops of jasmine oil as you imagine yourself being loved, admired, and appreciated. Place a pink candle in a secure holder on a fireproof surface. Light the candle and carefully hold the crystal over the flame briefly as you envision scenes of ...
Today is National Cocoa Day, a day devoted to celebrating the richness of cocoa. If you’re in a location with a colder climate in December, chances are you’ll love celebrating this holiday with a mug of hot cocoa. Plus, due to cocoa’s associations with comfort food, luxury, and abundance, drinking it is great sympathetic magic to attract those qualities into your life. A mug is just another form of magical cauldron, so let’s get the magic brewing! As you stir your ...
Many people honor the dead at this time of year. Creating a space to acknowledge those who have passed forges a bond between yourself and the dead, allowing a meaningful magical relationship to grow. Set aside an area on your altar, or create a new altar. Find a photo of those who have passed. Think about what they enjoyed in life, and choose an object to represent this, such as a drink they loved or a tool they often used in their work. Arrange these on your altar and place a few fresh ...
