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Did you know that honey doesn't spoil or rot? It has a long history of usage in natural medicine, and quite rightly, too. Honey is said to improve the mood, lift the spirits, ease the stomach, soothe the skin, and more. For this honey spell, you'll need a jar of local natural honey and a wooden or bamboo spoon (not metal or plastic). Put the jar of honey in a southfacing windowsill at noon. As the sun sets, take a spoonful of the honey and raise it to the four directions. Then lick the honey ...
Today is the first full day of Aries season, a time to make way for the new and rekindle our personal fire. Work this spell that harnesses the vital energies of Aries to break through the old and stale energies that are in your life. All you need is a red candle, some ginger essential oil, and something safe to burn the candle in. Using your preferred method, dress the candle with the ginger essential oil and light the candle. As it burns, visualize a fiery ram emerging from the flame, and see ...
It is Valentine's Day, which means love is in the air, at least culturally. Venus, the planet of love, is currently swimming in the sign of Pisces, making today perfect for workings related to the deeper aspects of connection. For those who have special someones, this working will bring you closer together than ever before and is the perfect start to a romantic evening. In a bath, add the following: The petals of 2 red roses 5 whole star anise 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary 3 drops myrrh ...
This traditional herbal bath aids with divinatory dreams, especially contact with guiding spirits. You will need: 1 part chamomile flowers, dried 1 part fennel seeds, dried ½ part lavender flowers, dried ½ part passionflower leaves and/or flowers, dried Mortar and pestle A mesh bag or large tea strainer (for the herbs) Mix your ingredients together and bruise lightly with a mortar and pestle. Add the mixture to a mesh bag or large tea strainer, then add to a bath of hot ...
