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For a good dose of familial magic for the holidays, make or purchase a small picture frame. Select eight photos which represent the magic of your family during seasonal celebrations. As part of your observances, change the image at each important holiday. If you like, frame each one separately for the greatest ease in making the changes. Giving children the responsibility for changing the picture is a wonderful way for them to participate. ...
The colors of the directions in a magical circle give many of us an immediate sense of security. It's easy to bring a subtle reminder of this feeling into your living area. To do so, place lamps of different colors of light in each of the four quarters of your room. You can use a colored bulb, or the lamp base can be painted an appropriate color, or the shade can be colored. ...
To rid yourself of excess negativity, pour a cup of dark, old liquid such as stale coffee or tea into an old paper cup. Send all that's bothering you into the cup, visualizing the bad energy leaving you and flowing into the liquid. Turn on the faucet at the sink, and pour the liquid into the drain. Say these or similar words: Drain, drain, drain away, All my pain and strain leaves today. Watch it swirl away, out of your house and out of your life. Let the water run for a while, then toss a ...
To conjure a bit of the Moon's energy, cast Moon-influenced herbs, spices, and flavorings into your dishes each day. Use the following examples as inspiration. Lunar Spaghetti Sauce Add a quarter-teaspoon of marjoram, chopped red and yellow onions, and a dash of nutmeg to your regular sauce. Lunar Cream Topping To a bowl of whipping cream, add a few drops of mint flavoring, a bit of chopped candied orange peel, a few drops of orange juice or orange flavoring, and a few sliced or chopped ...
