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Today is National Apple Day. This beautiful fruit is sacred in some Pagan traditions. It represents magic, the five elements, and the mysteries of life and death. Celebrate this holiday by doing something with apples. If you don't have your own apple tree, the best way is to visit an orchard where you can pick your own apples and enjoy products such as apple cider. Give thanks to the Earth and the apple trees for their abundance. In many areas, fall weather supports planting apple trees in ...
National Ride the Wind Day is a time to marvel at not only the magic of flight but also the power of wind to create energy and help us travel—and you don't even have to fly in a plane, jump from a helicopter, or windsurf to partake in the fun! One of the simplest ways to celebrate is to fly a kite, and you can easily add a little more magic to it as well. The magic is simply adding some written intentions or symbols to your kite so that as it rises, so does your intent. You can write on ...
Yes, it happens: jealousy and witch wars arise in our Neo-Pagan communities. When people just can't get along anymore, it's time to move on, to find a new organization or coven where it's peaceful. In Shakespeare's As You Like It, the exiled Duke Senior finds peace in the Forest of Arden. Go outside, find a shady spot, wrap yourself in protective energy, and declare your intention to find your own Forest of Arden where you can restore friendships and spirituality to your life. Contemplate this ...
Need to get rid of something in a hurry? This spell will do just that, and all it requires is a pin and a bar of chocolate. Start by using a pin to write what you want to get rid of on the chocolate bar. This could be a bad habit or a friendship that has reached its end. You don't have to be super detailed, but write enough to make your intention clear. When you are done writing, take your chocolate and set it outside in the sun away from your home if possible. Set the bar in a place where it ...
