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Star anise is an affordable and common herb that smells like black licorice. The whole seedpods, which can be bought at many grocery stores, are shaped like stars, and within each point of the star is a seed. For this spell, think of these seeds as representing potential, hope, and growth. Select a pod that is symmetrical and has its seeds intact. Get a hammer and find a hard surface such as a concrete floor. Think of a wish that you can put into one bold, simple sentence. Place the star on ...
The August long weekend (the first Monday of the month) is called Civic Holiday here in Canada. It's when the annual Kaleidoscope Gathering takes place. In a huge forested campground by a river, hundreds of pagans come together to share learning and tools, perform rituals and trials, and celebrate and feast. Coinciding loosely with Lammas/Lughnasadh, the traditional first harvest celebrations included feasting, competitions, and games, plus stories and song around a bonfire. Have you been ...
With summer come dry weeks punctuated by occasional thunderstorms in many parts of the US. These conditions often cause power outages. First, make sure you have a range of technology. Candles, oil lamps and fuel, matches, and other basics are essential. Camping lanterns are great. Stock food that doesn't need heat or refrigeration, like granola bars. To ward against power outages, cast this spell. You need two pictures that will fold easily, like magazine clippings or computer printouts. One ...
Here is a smoke-based ritual for establishing a magical boundary around yourself. You will need: 1 part dogwood bark (Cornus florida), dried ½ part holly tree bark (Ilex spp.), dried 1 part mullein leaf (Verbascum thapsus), dried ½ part Solomon's seal root (Polygonatum spp.), dried 1 part sweetgum resin or bark (Liquidambar styraciflua, often called storax or American storax), dried Mortar and pestle Incense charcoal and burner (that can be held) Matches or ...
