Cast this spell on the morning of Election Day to help remove any barriers to voting that might occur. Write the word "voters" on a piece of paper, or be more specific and name the particular voters you wish your spell to help, such as "young voters" or "voters in New York State." Place a yellow candle in a secure holder on a heatproof surface. Surround the paper and candle with a ring of orange zest. Light the candle and envision droves of voters freely making their way to the polls to cast ...
What do you know about the la nd you live and walk on? We Neo-Pagans follow an earthbased religion, so let's get down to earth—literally—so we know what we're grounding ourselves in. Dig up a handful of dirt in your yard and hold it in your hand. Notice that it's not the same as potting soil. It's natural dirt. Feel its texture. Is it solid? Muddy? Sandy? Poke around in it. Do you find tiny rocks? Worms or insects? (Let them go.) We like to think of Mother Earth—Gaia—as ...
Activating dormant qualities within ourselves, developing new skills, and embodying more of the whole Self is the journey of life. When we need a boost, visualizing the future version of ourselves that we wish to embody can help clarify where we're headed. Spend some time in meditation fleshing out your future self, choosing something that feels outside of your comfort zone yet doable within the next three to six months. What qualities do you possess and how do you express them? How and where ...
One of the best things about summer is the plethora of plants growing everywhere. The scent of flowers permeates the air, as well as the scents from flowering trees and herbal gardens. A stroll through your neighborhood or your local botanical garden can do wonders for witchy senses, for at our core we are nature people. Nature is who we turn to for inspiration, guidance, and creativity. Nature fuels our imagination and connects us to the power of the Earth. For this spell you will need a ...