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A Spell to Bring Joy to a Negative Person

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Before we go ahead, I would like to remind you that your intention is the most important thing within the spell. If you cannot find the correct ingredients or do not have the resources, then simply use this as guidance & inspiration for your own spell work. With the subject’s consent, this can make a […]

Marjoram

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Each Thursday we look at the magical properties of different herbs, plants & spices, learning how we can use them to enhance our lives. Today we are going to be looking at the magical properties of Marjoram. Sometimes the names marjoram (Origanum majorana) and oregano are used interchangeably, but on this site, we use the name oregano […]

The Sacred Tree Grounding Meditation

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This is an adaptation of a common grounding and centring meditation technique. It is meant to be done to prepare for spellwork or ritual. It would help if you could touch the ground with bare skin and if this is not possible, a natural object, such as a stone. Directions For Meditation Begin by relaxing. […]

Masterwort

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Each Thursday we look at the magical properties of different herbs, plants & spices, learning how we can use them to enhance our lives. Today we are going to be looking at the magical properties of Masterwort. Masterwort (Peucedanum ostruthium or Imperatoria ostruthium) is a perennial member of the Apiaceae family of plants with characteristic umbrella-like flower […]

How to Break a Curse

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Before we go ahead, I would like to remind you that your intention is the most important thing within the spell. If you cannot find the correct ingredients or do not have the resources, then simply use this as guidance & inspiration for your own spell work. A curse is a negative energy that has become attached […]

Mayapple

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Each Thursday we look at the magical properties of different herbs, plants & spices, learning how we can use them to enhance our lives. Today we are going to be looking at the magical properties of Mayapple. Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) is an American native member of the plant family Berberidaceae common to woodland clearings in […]

What is a Libation

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Before we go ahead, I would like to remind you that your intention is the most important thing within the spell. If you cannot find the correct ingredients or do not have the resources, then simply use this as guidance & inspiration for your own spell work. Today we are taking a look at Libation. […]

Narcissus

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Each Thursday we look at the magical properties of different herbs, plants & spices, learning how we can use them to enhance our lives. Today we are going to be looking at the magical properties of Narcissus. Narcissus (Narcissus spp) are popular garden flowers and harbingers of springs native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. […]

How to Cast a Spell

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Before we go ahead, I would like to remind you that your intention is the most important thing within the spell. If you cannot find the correct ingredients or do not have the resources, then simply use this as guidance & inspiration for your own spell work. Casting a spell creates an energetic atmosphere that […]

Oak

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Each Thursday we look at the magical properties of different herbs, plants & spices, learning how we can use them to enhance our lives. Today we are going to be looking at the magical properties of Oak. Oak (Quercus alba (White Oak)) is well known for its astringent and antiseptic properties and has been used […]