Witches, it's time to cleanse, clear, protect, and bless your space.Cleanse: Scatter sea salt throughout your home, absorbing all negativity.Clear: Open doors, circulate air, and sweep and gather up the salt. Dispose of it away from home.Protect: Hang St. John's wort over your main door for protection. It also acts against depression. Hang a braid of garlic over the hearth to repel negativity and promote health.Bless: Place lavender (fresh or dried) in your entrance to promote peace and ease. Add mugwort or rosemary to your altar for magical power, clarity, and psychic insight.These sacred herbs can also be used for cooking and making bath products, keeping you safe, healthy, happy, and gorgeous through the growing dark.
At Samhain, many people believe that the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is thin and that communication with ancestors is possible. It's a perfect time to set out an offering for those who have passed. Set up some photos or items associated with those you wish to honor. Then scoop out the insides of your pumpkin and carve a face into it.As you carve the eyes, think about how your worldview has been shaped by your ancestors. As you carve the nose, feel gratitude for how you can breathe in the wonders of the earth during your time here, just as your ancestors did.As you carve the mouth, think about communication. Perhaps you speak a different language than your ancestors did, but the spiritual connection overrides this and allows you to communicate with them.Place a candle or light in the jack-o-lantern and display it as an offering to the dead.
Death is part of everything that lives, and that sometimes means things are sad or uncomfortable. With tomorrow being Samhain, remembering the dead seems appropriate, through All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day (October 31 to November 2). This is a very simple spell for all ages and experience levels, and it should help with feelings of distress or discomfort. It is suitable for this time of year but may be used at any time a memorial is appropriate.Simply quiet yourself and write down the names of all of those who have passed and whom you want to remember. Safely light a candle (I prefer white, but black or a seasonal color would work too) and read the names out loud, pausing to recall a memory connected to each personandmdash;even if that memory is simply why you chose to remember them. This is a great solo activity, but it seems to gain power when done in a group. Members can read their own list, or a communal list can be read by one person. Extinguish the candle when done.
For this dreaming spell, you will need the following supplies1 light blue or white chime candle (and a holder)Mugwort essential oilA sprinkle of dried mugwort1 small amethyst stone that can fit under your pillowYour journalRoll the candle in the mugwort oil and sprinkle the candle with the dried mugwort. Before going to sleep, prepare a warm bath. Put the candle in the holder and light it. Place the candle where you can see it burning from the tub. Place the amethyst stone near the candle. Get into the bath, relax, and set the intention for dreams to come to you. When the candle has finished burning, leave the tub and go to bed, placing the amethyst under your pillow. Keep your journal next to the bed. Any time you wake up, write down anything on your mind: words, letters, colors, feelings, or anything else that pops up.
Midweek is a great time to get your house in order. Time spent organizing is crucial to keeping a business or household flowing. Invoke the Triple Goddess:I call upon Maiden, Mother, and Crone to tend to my business affairs and home. I invoke their power and energy, so that all three can help me. Maiden energy: Innocence, new beginnings, creativity. What needs to begin or be discovered or explored? Any new projects or clients that need attention? Curiosity is your helper. Mother energy: Protective, nurturing, sustaining, and strong. What needs support to continue to grow? How can you feed, protect, and sustain what has already been started? Care is your commodity.Crone energy: Wisdom, insight, and understanding. Where do you need to reflect and comprehend? See cycles as your currency.Maiden, Mother, Crone, be blessed. With your guidance I'll do my best. Blessed be my home and business.
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