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When we think of spoken spells, we tend to think of charms and phrases that are rhymed. But all words have the potential for magic, especially if we consider their structure and balance. They don't always have to rhyme to have power. Today, try playing with a different format for your spoken word spells, meditations, and blessings. A haiku is a kind of Japanese poetry that is non-rhyming and consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. What if you thought about those three lines ...
This spell will help you get stuck energy moving, bust out of a rut, or cut through annoying delays. First, choose one thing you can fix or repair in your home. Or you can go back to an old project or household chore you've been putting off. Safely light a candle or a stick of cinnamon incense to represent the dynamic and transformational qualities of fire. Say: Goddess of fire, Goddess so bright, As I power through this project, I make room for your light. Thank you. Close your eyes and ...
In January of 1363, the first recorded sumptuary laws were enacted in England. The laws aimed to restrict what people could wear, eat, and purchase based on their class or station. It's purported that the laws were both religious and secular and had a disproportionately harsh impact on women and people who were poor. Go figure! So this spell is about thumbing your nose at the various authorities in your life seeking to control you. There are multiple ways to do this magic. I'll give you one ...
Fire can release a spell, charm, or wish into the cosmos, where it'll begin to work. For this spell you'll need to build a small safe fire. You may use a fireplace, cauldron, or other heatproof container. All you'll need are a few twigs. Once the fire is burning, don't leave it unattended. Before you build your fire, write your charm on a piece of paper. When the fire is burning, speak these words into it: Fire, for centuries we've tended your flame, And our partner in magic you remain. I now ...
