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The rites of spring will soon be upon us and now is the perfect time to gather the seeds, bulbs, corms, and dormant rhizomes you will be working with to prepare them for planting. This blessing is an energetic boost we can provide for the seeds, encouraging healthy germination and letting them know they will be sown with intention and care. All you need are the seeds (or bulbs, etc.) that you will be planting in the weeks to come and a few moments where you are free to focus. Hold the seeds in ...
Today is sacred to Ceadda, Nordic goddess of healing springs and holy wells. Do you need healing? Evaluate all facets of your life: emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual; financial, social, relational, and professional. Are you healthy and well? The taps in our homes carry the energy of the healing springs and holy wells. Draw water from your tap into a clear glass. Place this on your altar or in a central location. Invoke Ceadda (pronounced Chad-a) and call on her powers: Ceadda, love, ...
This day is officially Brew a Potion Day. (No joke!) So let's brew up a little potion for good vibes in our lives. For this spell, you will need a hearty pinch of the following dried herbs: peppermint, chamomile, and hibiscus. You will also need a slim peel of orange. If you don't have the herbs, tea bags will do. Heat water to boiling. Mix the herbs in a small tea strainer or place them in a small muslin bag. When the water is ready, pour the hot water over the herbs and into a mug or coffee ...
While the guardian spirits of the home can be fed using food and drink offerings, this smoke acts as a very potent source of nourishment on its own. You will need: 1 part juniper berries, dried 1 part rose petals, dried 1 part yarrow flowers, dried 1 part frankincense resin Incense charcoal and burner Mortar and pestle Matches or lighter A whisk made from an evergreen branch (red cedar, juniper, pine, etc.) Crush the juniper berries, rose petals, and yarrow flowers in a mortar and ...
