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November is the hardest month for me. The decline in sunshine can leave me feeling sad and depleted. When the darkness begins to wear on me and I start to feel hopeless, helpless, and depressed, I know it's time for a "Save me" spell. There are two essential ingredients for this spell: vitamin D and conscious breathing. You can use either one, or both, for positive effect. Find a good-quality vitamin D supplement with minimal additives that is easily consumed. I use a liquid supplement and ...
Talk about a liminal time! Not only is it All Saints' Day and the Witches' New Year, but it's a new moon as well. Plus, both the sun and the moon are in Scorpio, the sign of alchemy, secrets, and desires. Today is a portal to a new way of being, so light a black candle, invoke the Divine, and answer the following questions in a journal. (Don't think too much beforehand. Just write and let your feelings flow.) What conditions would you like to let go of forever, and which would you like to ...
To shed light on an issue that's causing confusion or a feeling of stuckness, write a description of the issue on a piece of paper, ideally one that, if held up to the light, you can see through partially. Regular printer paper is fine; just avoid anything heavy like card stock or construction paper. Be sure to write down any aspects of the situation that feel particularly confusing or obstructed. Tape the paper onto an eastern- or southern-facing window of your home that receives sunlight for ...
When you wish to do a spell, you can use an herbal reference book or internet search to find a tea aligned with your spell's intention. For instance, you might use rooibos for a spell requiring strength or determination or hibiscus for love or dream work. Place four bags of your chosen tea in a two-quart lidded glass container filled with water. Place the tea in a sunny spot and use the following evocation before letting the tea steep for three to five hours:Power of the Sun,Power of (type of ...
