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Not everyone has a garage, but almost everyone has a storage area containing at least a few items that walk the line between treasure and junk. Creating order in such an area can boost your clarity, mitigate overwhelm, and even make you feel like there's more time in the day. So today, choose one of these areas: a garage, closet, or something smaller like a junk drawer or toolbox. Light a candle and possibly some incense. Call on the Divine to help you shift your energy in a positive way. Then ...
Did you know that today is Black Cat Appreciation Day in the US? How cozy and witchy is that! One dark and dreadful thing to be aware of, however, is that European Christians murdered, brutalized, and tortured thousands upon thousands of pure-black cats during the European witch craze, believing them to be shapeshifting familiars, demons, and devils. Today, you can honor all beloved felines by researching and calling upon the ancient Egyptian goddess Bast (Bastet). With a good quantity of ...
Slow travel refers to older and more leisurely modes of transportation, like taking a train, riding a horse, walking, biking, and boating. It also means taking your time as you go, enjoying the journey and not just the destination. It's about exploring a place in depth, rather than racing from one attraction to another. This fits well with the Pagan view of appreciating nature. For this spell you need a charm symbolizing slow travel, like a train engine, horse or horseshoe, boot, bicycle, or ...
Daffodil magic is strong. These cheerful flowers are aligned with the goddess Persephone, who—like daffodils—gets to burst forth from the underworld at the earliest dawn of spring. Today, boost your mood and clear away gloominess left over from the winter months by bringing a pot of daffodils into your home. (These are often easily obtainable in markets around this time of year.) Stand in front of a sunny window while holding the pot. Inhale the daffodils’ scent and drink in ...
