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Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn, whose feast day is celebrated today, is the protector of a small Lithuanian village that was nearly destroyed, save for her help. Personal identity is precious, our very foundation. When you feel that yours is in danger, call on this gentle but awesomely powerful mother figure with a simple request adopted from an ancient prayer in her honor: Tota pulchra es, tuhonorificentia populi nostri.Mater prudentissima,Mater clementissima.Ora pro nobis.(You are all ...
Magic can be used to focus energy to effect change in the world, for the good of all. Cord magic is a great way to be clear in your intention and draw a desired effect into reality. Find a piece of string or cord about a yard long. As you tie nine knots in the string, say the following and let the power of your intention be focused and real: By knot of one, this spell has begun.By knot of two, it shall come true.By knot of three, so mote it be.By knot of four, I invoke more.By knot of five, ...
There aren’t many better representations of the ocean than seashells. Easy to acquire, they carry the mighty energy of the endless sea. The ocean, of course, also aligns with the Great Goddess energy, numerous deities, and the tides of emotion within ourselves. Being a fan of both Hoodoo and the traditions of the African diaspora, I personally favor cowrie shells, but any type of shell may be used. All of life evolved from the ocean. Additionally, we are always evolving personally in ...
First quarter moons can really test new moon intentions. This spell to bind distractions is useful for staying the course. All you need is a candle, a lighter, a medium-sized piece of paper, a pen, a twist tie, tea tree oil, clove oil, and a ceramic bowl. Light the candle and think of how annoying your distractions are. Write them down on the paper, then roll the paper into a tight scroll and secure it with the twist tie. Say: I bind my distractions with wire! Carefully catch one end of the ...
