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It is the last full moon before Samhain. The veil is thin and we are able to feel the presence of our beloved dead more than ever. Tonight would be perfect for charging a bundle of herbs dedicated to communicating with the ancestors. The following herbs have associations with protection, divination, and the sacred dead: apple leaves, cinnamon, mugwort, eucalyptus, bay laurel, willow, rosemary, mullein, lavender, clove, and marigold. Gather what you can find (fresh or dried is fine) and wrap ...
It's the height of summer and the perfect time to make some sun tea. Take advantage of the mighty summer sun to brew your intentions into a delicious concoction. Gather a sun tea container or large Mason jar, fresh water, fresh mint, and fresh chamomile. (Dried herbs will work as well.) Place the herbs in the container and then fill with fresh water. Now let the sunshine work its magic. As the tea brews throughout the day, allow the herbs to infuse it with clarity and peace. When it's time to ...
We are almost halfway through the year. Yay, we made it this far! As we prepare ourselves to keep moving forward, now is a good time to do some cleansing of our body and our senses. Use this citrus salt scrub as a way to get rid of any unwanted energies from the first half of the year and to make way for any new upcoming opportunities. You will need the following: ½ cup fine sea salt (for protection) ½ cup carrier oil of your choice 10 drops orange essential oil (for clearing ...
Like many witches, you probably have more than one tarot or oracle deck. Sometimes we like to put all our decks in a big bowl and mix up the cards. Then we do a spread using whichever cards we draw from our various decks. We love doing this because it is fun to see how the reading can be interpreted using different cards with different energies. It's also a good way to get in touch with your intuitive divination skills and see how the different decks can align with one another. Draw some cards ...
