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February 2 is an auspicious day for many: it is Candlemas, Imbolc, and Groundhog Day. Moreover, February can be one of the coldest months in the Northern Hemisphere, with snow heavy on the ground. Fragile snowdrop plants begin to push their way up through the frozen land to greet us, a sign that the earth is once again emerging from her winter sleep. In Hedgewitchery, we often call Imbolc the Snowdrop Festival. The festivals around this time are regarded as celebrations of light, as the light ...
Our brains are constantly changing and developing, and every challenge we face offers us a chance to learn. For this spell to encourage mental clarity and growth, you’ll need:* A purple candle and holder* A small open bowl or jar* A sharpened pencil* Matches* One or more of fluorite, amethyst, lapis, or tiger eye* One or more of fresh or dried peppermint, turmeric, basil, or green tea* A small bell Place the candle, bowl, and pencil on your altar. Light the candle safely. Place the gems ...
September 29 is National Coffee Day. Besides being many people’s favorite magical brew to start the day, coffee has other metaphysical properties that are worth noting. As caffeine tends to speed things up, why not tap into that potential energy to hurry along something that could use a boost? Coffee is generally easy to come by, and it’s also good for clearing and cleansing. You can add coffee to your spell in one of three easy ways: Liquid: Add black and freshlybrewed ...
Today is the Double Seventh Festival in China. It is traditionally a time when Chinese girls go to local temples in order to seek wisdom. We can also seek out wisdom today. We need only tap into the energies of the day. Since we are doing our magickal work on a Thursday, we can work with Jupiter and use the colors blue or purple. Use a candle in one of those colors or in white. If it is a white candle, use a blue or purple marker to write the word wisdom on it. Light your candle and ask for ...
