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The Lammas or August Eve festivities bring laughter, joy and celebration. During this abundant occasion, many seek the power and magick of Lammas - to attract prosperity, love and protection. The following herbal charms can be easily employed to attract wealth, prosperity, love and protection from negative or otherwise unwanted forces and vibrations. Some of these plants, flowers and roots may be poisonous; they are not to be consumed or burned without the assistance of a qualified physician/herbalist. BARLEY LOVE DOLLS: On the night of August eve, gather two sheaves of barley, red and black ribbon and a bottle of Love Potion or Oil.   Begin by creating two small dolls with the barley sheaves - using the red ribbon to fasten each figure properly.   dd a few drops of the Love Potion/Oil onto the chest of each doll.   Using the black ribbon, tie the dolls together face-to-face. When tying the dolls together, you may state out loud a prayer or incantation focused...

Blessings from Firewolf and Superstitious!  What do the Stars have in store for you? Aries (March 21st - April 19th) The month of July will be filled with a sense of balance and clear roads in all aspects of life. You will spend most of the month with family and friends, enjoying the summer weather.   Prosperity and abundance will increase towards the end of the month – opening roads to new and exciting financial opportunities. Burn a Success Candle to attract a steady flow of success and victory in all of your endeavors. Taurus (April 20th - May 20th) In regards to matters concerning Love and Relationships - the month of July may bring indecision and confusion. This confusion will clear towards the end of the month, it is best to sit still. Remember to follow your heart – commitment is ahead. In regards to matters concerning Job and Career - success will manifest later during the autumn season. The month of July will be filled with brainstorming and the conjurin...

The following recipe is to be created on the night before the full moon of July and is employed to attract all-around blessings and positive energy. The Thunder Moon or Blessing Moon is a wonderful time to project spells focused towards accomplishment, astral workings, blessings, divination, prosperity, psychic protection and victory. The spring water required for this recipe should be collected from a natural source - it is to be gathered within three days before the Full Moon. The full moon of July is known as the Thunder Moon, Blessing Moon, Buck Moon, and Meadow Moon. For this ritual blend you will need the following ingredients, three cups spring water one cup chamomile flowers one cup dried hyssop one-half cup fresh lemon peel one-half jasmine petals one-half vervain one small moonstone crystal large glass jar Begin this recipe by simmering the herbal ingredient in the spring water.   Simmer for 5 minutes and allow the brew to cool.   As the ing...

Lammas (August 1) or Lughnasadh (pronounced "LOO-nahs-ah"), is an Anglo-Saxon word meaning “Loaf-mass” and is one of the Greater Wiccan Sabbats, usually celebrated on August 1st or 2nd, although occasionally on July 31st. The Lughnasadh Sabbat is a time to celebrate the end of Summer and the beginning of the Autumn season, as well as to usher in the first of three harvest celebrations in the Witches Yearly Calendar. It is the time of harvesting corn and grain, grapes and wine, and is therefore greatly associated with bread, as grains are the first crop to be harvested. We as Witches give thanks and honor to all Gods and Goddesses of the Harvest, as well as those who represent Death and Resurrection. This is a time when the Sun God magickally begins to weaken as the Sun rises farther in the South, each day growing shorter as the nights grow longer. The Goddess watches in sorrow, but she realizes that while the God is dying, He lives on inside Her as Her ...

Blessings from Firewolf and Superstitious!  What do the Stars have in store for you? Aries (March 21st - April 19th) The month of June will bring celebration and festivities with family and/or friends. In matters concerning Love and Relationships - new relationships may bloom - present relationships will flow with tranquility and peace. During this month, you may also rekindle a past, broken bond.   In matters concerning Job and Career - be careful not to overwork yourself - otherwise you will find yourself behind schedule. Burn a Tranquility & Balance Candle to promote, peace, tranquility and to attract all-around positive vibrations. Taurus (April 20th - May 20th) The month of June will be filled with happiness, peace, laughter and a sense of belonging. In matters concerning Love and Relationships – present relationships may be running their course, new relationship opportunities will present themselves towards the beginning of the autumn season. In ma...

On May 15 th the ancient Romans celebrated the birthday of the Mercury/Mercurio, the messenger god of travel, merchants and commerce.  I wanted to share this recipe, please enjoy!  For this recipe you will need the following ingredients, three cups water one teaspoon fenugreek one teaspoon five-finger grass one teaspoon jasmine flowers one teaspoon laurel leaf one teaspoon lavender one teaspoon lemon grass one teaspoon mustard seed one teaspoon parsley one teaspoon sea salt The water required for this magickal working should be collected from a natural source (ex. river, lake, ocean) preferably on a Wednesday during the waxing moon phase.  In a non-enamel pan - bring the ingredients to a simmer. You may want to recite a personal chant or incantation while this infusion is brewing. Simmer for a maximum of five minutes.  Afterwards, strain the herbal components and store the infused water in a tightly sealed bottle.  Wear or ano...

Aries (March 21st - April 19th) The month of May will bring excitement and joy in all matters concerning Love and Relationships. Determination and commitment will be your key to success. In matters concerning Job and career - new creative ventures will present themselves towards the end of the month. The month of May will be a time of planning and preparing. Burn a Success Candle to attract victory and accomplishment in all of your endeavors. Taurus (April 20th - May 20th) The month of May will be filled with passion, intimacy, romance, and happiness in all aspects of Love and Relationships. You may find yourself needing a few moments of solitude to reflect and rejuvenate your personal energies. The month of May will also bring a release from self-doubt and needless worry. In matters concerning Job and Career - success will be at hand - prosperity and abundance will flow steadily throughout the month. Burn a Peace & Tranquility Candle to promote a harmonious and peaceful...