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Rebirth

December 31

Friday

New Year's Eve

Color of the day: Purple

Incense of the day: Vanilla

As we all know, the end of the year is an excellent time for

new beginnings. Cleansing yourself with complementary

alchemical agents can enhance this opportunity for rebirth

by drawing on the basic elements of life. In a large pot,

bring the following

ingredients to a boil, then strain, cover, and let cool until

warm to the touch.

1 bottle of red wine

1 apple, diced

1 book of matches (for the sulphur)

1 T. anise seed

3 T. sea salt

1 cup of apple juice

2 cups of pure spring water or fresh river water

When ready, stand naked in a full, warm bathtub. Lift the pot

over your head and drench your body in the brew of rebirth.

(Do not drink the body wash). Feel the water embrace you as

you return to the womb of the Great Mother. Allow your

pains and sorrows to leave you, let her take them from you.

When you have finished, drain the tub. Feel this “water

break” as the inevitable force of change and when the

water is all gone, slide or crawl from the tub and learn to

stand once again.

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Dream Journal

December 30

Thursday

Color of the day: White

Incense of the day: Apricot

Winter is a time of rest and reflection. In keeping with these

quiet rhythms, begin the practice of recording your dreams

in a dream journal. If you’ve never had luck remembering

your dreams, don’t despair, these tips will improve your

dream memory. It’s important upon awakening to

immediately record the dream and the emotion you felt

upon awakening. Designate a notebook for this practice. It

also helps to say a prayer or an affirmation, such as, “I

will remember my dream upon awakening and I will record

it.” The last tip is to date the journal before you fall asleep.

This signals your brain that you expect a dream that night.

As a separate practice, journal your thoughts during daylight

hours as to what your dreams might signify. Remember to

trust yourself to know what your dreams symbolize. Sweet

dreams!

LOVE POTION #9

To be performed on the 9th day of the 9th month.

(But you can try it anytime - who knows?)

� 9 oz. sweet red wine

� 9 basil leaves

� 9 red rose petals

� 9 cloves

� 9 apple seeds

� 9 drops vanilla extract

� 9 drops strawberry juice

� 9 drops apple juice

� 1 ginseng root, cut into 9 equal pieces

By the light of 9 pink votive candles, put these nine

ingrediants into a cauldron on the ninth hour of the ninth day

of the ninth month of the year.

Stir the potion nine times with a wooden spoon, each time

reciting the following:

LET THE ONE WHO DRINKS THIS WINE

SHOWER ME WITH LOVE DIVINE.

SWEET LOVE POTION NUMBER NINE

MAKE HIS/HER LOVE FOREVER MINE.

Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat and let it

simmer for nine minutes.

Remove the cauldron from the heat and allow the potion to

cool off.

Blow nine times upon the potion, bless it in the names of

nine love-goddesses, (see below) and then strain it through

a cheesecloth into a clean container.

Cover and refrigerate it untill you are ready to serve it to the

man or woman from whom you desire love and affection.

(Do not allow anyone other than your beloved to look

at,touch, or drink the love potion.)

The nine goddesses: Inanna, Ishtar, Astarte, Hathor,

Nephthys, Aphrodite, Venus, Freya, Arianrhod.

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A Familiar Blessing

December 29

Wednesday

Color of the day: Yellow

Incense of the day: Marjoram

Here is a spell to bless a pet and familiar. Hold your pet in

your arms or sit down and allow your pet to climb into your

lap. Now say your pet’s name and then look up at the Moon

and repeat the spell saying your pet’s name in the final

line.

May the Moon goddess Diana look down upon you,

To keep you healthy and happy in all that you do.

There is a magical bond between man and beast,

I surround you with magic beginning in the east.

Now south, west, and north the power does spin,

(Dog or cat’s name), you have my love without end.

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A Bayberry Purification Ritual

December 28

Color of the day: Scarlet

Incense of the day: Bayberry

As one year ends and another begins, it’s a good time to

purify our homes to receive the New Year. One of the

favorite purifying scents to use is bayberry. For this ritual

you’ll need one bayberry-scented pillar candle. Raise your

power hand and walk clockwise around your home as you

visualize a stream of light coming from your fingertips. Seal

your home with this psychic energy. Light your candle and

place it on your altar or coffee table. Allow it to burn for

about an hour. Snuff out the candle, and think about anything

in your life you want to change. List these on paper. Also

include the names of anyone you want to bless. Lay your list

in front of the candle.

Light the candle each evening through New Year’s to

complete this purification ritual.

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Cleansing Spell

December 27

Monday

Color of the day: Silver

Incense of the day: Lily

As the Moon begins to wane and the year draws to a close,

take time today to cleanse all that no longer serves you in

the coming year. Get a pad of paper and a pen and reminisce

on all of the difficult moments of the year. How did these

experiences serve you? What gifts did they grant you? What

are you ready to release? In your ritual space, meditate on

the lessons these experiences have taught you. Speak them.

Cry if you need to. There is no wrong way to release. When

ready, burn the paper in a fireproof dish and say:

I release the cords that bind

What does not serve is far behind

I cleanse my body, mind, and soul

Through the fire, I am whole.

Collect the ashes and release in the wind or bury in the

earth.

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Take Care of Your Health

December 26

Sunday

Kwanzaa begins

Color of the day: Orange

Incense of the day: Heliotrope

During the holidays nobody really thinks about their health.

But here’s a little hint that will help you take care of all

those medical tests that you should have had done this year

and didn’t. This time of year, the doctor’s offices, health

centers, and medical testing centers are empty because

everyone is more focused on family and holidays than

doctor’s appointments. For women, this means you could

probably call your doctor’s office or health center

tomorrow and probably get in to see the doctor for your

annual Pap smear and mammogram by the end of the week

(even with the New Year’s holiday). For men, this is a good

time to schedule that physical that you keep putting off.

Take advantage of the empty waiting rooms and short

waiting times and have that preventive testing done for your

own sake, and the sake of your family.

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Braggadocio Ritual

December 25

Saturday

Christmas Day

Color of the day: Black

Incense of the day: Sandalwood

Whatever your religious persuasion, Christmas is a holiday

of merrymaking. Families and friends gather in festive

spirit. Houses are festooned with tiny lights and garlands of

fresh pine and there is a general up swelling of a

celebratory heart. One of the cheeriest ways to commune on

this day is to participate in the ancient rite of sumbling. This

is a sharing of toasts and boasts that gets everyone

laughing and sharing in spirit and good cheer. You will need

a huge chalice full of brew, wine, nog, or mead.

Gather friends ’round in a circle. The host shall be the first

to begin the sumble. Raise the chalice and proclaim

something that you want to brag about, some

accomplishment of yours this year. You can make this very

dramatic and overly full of yourself. Then take a sip of brew

and pass the chalice to the next celebrant. He then raises

the chalice and boasts of his achievement this year or

something he is very proud of. Make it loud and boisterous.

The second round is about gloating over how fabulous you

are. Each participant in turn will raise the chalice and say

something about themselves that they think is their best

quality. Be imaginative and in good humor. The third and

final round is an oath, kind of like a New Year’s resolution

in which you swear to something important to you. Don’t

forget to save a last sip to pour into the fire as an offering

to the attending gods and goddesses. Merry meet!

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Avert Holiday Tension

December 24

Friday

Christmas Eve

Color of the day: Rose

Incense of the day: Orchid

Christmas Eve is a time to gather with family and close

friends who are family-of-choice. Although this holiday does

not belong to a Pagan religion, it is closely related to

Midwinter and other Pagan holidays. Plenty of Pagans still

celebrate Christmas with their non-Pagan relatives. So here

is a spell to help the holiday go smoothly for everyone.

Think about who you’re going spend Christmas with and

cut a two-foot length of ribbon or yarn for each person. Use

green for your relatives and red for your friends. Tie the

ribbons together at one end, divide them into three hanks,

and braid them together. Concentrate on creating unity out

of diverse parts, and visualize a peaceful holiday season.

Finally, knot the ends together to form a wreath, and hang it

on the Christmas tree. If tension arises, look at the braid

and remind yourself of its peaceful intent.

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Larentalia (Roman)

December 23

Thursday

Color of the day: Turquoise

Incense of the day: Balsam

Larentia (one of her possible names) was the Roman

guardian of “good ghosts”—a protector of families. She

was called the Mother of Ghosts. Offerings were made to her

to protect the beloved dead and spirits of slaves. Create an

altar with pictures or objects to represent those you wish to

ask Larentia to protect—it could be a departed family

member or friend, or someone you don’t know—a

historical figure or personal hero. Light white candles on the

altar and use this chant, or write these words on a piece of

paper and place it on the altar:

Departed ones be safe and rest,

Your spirit be forever blessed.

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Charged-Up Housekeeping

December 22

Wednesday

Color of the day: Brown

Incense of the day: Bay laurel

Devote the day to cleansing and clearing your home. This

should work on both an energetic and physical level, and

should be performed in the daytime (when the Sun is shining

at its brightest). Start by getting some paper towels and a

cup of lemon juice and vinegar—an all-natural, nonchemical

cleaning solution. Cup your hands over the mixture and

visualize cleansing, radiant yellow energy surrounding the

bowl or bucket. Say something like:

By the power of the sun, I do charge and enchant this

cleansing mixture. As the mixture touches stagnant energy,

it sends the vibrations into oblivion. By the power of water

and fire, this mixture is enchanted. So mote it be.

Walk all around the house, moving widdershins

(counterclockwise) in each room. Wipe down all the

counters, the tops of doors, cabinets, and shelves,

visualizing all the stagnant energy (lying dormant in the dust

and grime) being exorcised by the cleansing solution—only

to be gathered in the paper towels and thrown in the trash.

When finished, sprinkle a handful of salt in the trash. This

will help ground the energy and successfully banish

stagnation. Smudge the house when finished.

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Rite for Gathering Moon Water

December 21

Tuesday

Yule - Winter Solstice

Full Moon 3:13 am

Color of the day: White

Incense of the day: Cedar

Witches and Pagans use water charged under the Full Moon

for purification rituals and miscellaneous cleansing work,

such as washing religious statues, crystals, pentagrams,

magical mirrors, and other tools. Moon water can also be

added to baths and for cleaning wounds. Moon water is one

of the greatest liquids for anointing the body’s energy

points before starting ritual work. Different paths anoint the

body in different ways. Purification points for the Celts were

the forehead, lower stomach, and feet. This is also called

the “Three-fold Blessing.” Gather your own Moon water

during the night of a Full Moon for storage until ready for

usage. Use only a silver container such as a mug, chalice, or

bowl. On a Full Moon night, fill up the silver container with

spring water and place it outside or on an open windowsill.

Let it sit undisturbed for several hours to absorb lunar rays.

For more Moon-charged water, use several more silver

vessels with spring water. When you feel the water is well

charged, pour it into a glass jar with cap for storage. When

you need to use the water, write some short verses relevant

to your magical intent before opening the jar.

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The Energy of Anticipation

December 20

Monday

Color of the day: Lavender

Incense of the day: Narcissus

It is a time now of great anticipation. The Moon is almost

full, the Sun is almost reborn, Christmas is coming, and then

the New Year is nigh. Everyone is poised, and the excitement

is palpable. The time to start preparing for the adventures

and trials of next year is at hand. Try this spell to tap into

this powerful tide of energy and slingshot yourself into a

prosperous, joyous new turn of the wheel—or just survive

the holidays! Tie a crystal to a white or silver ribbon, and

light a white candle. Suspend the crystal and swing it

clockwise around the candle flame. Chant the following:

The time is old, the time is new

In all seasons may I prosper

As I await the time renewed

New hopes and joys I foster.

Give your crystal a clockwise spin whenever you need the

momentum of anticipation.

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A Solitude Spell

December 19

Sunday

Color of the day: Gold

Incense of the day: Frankincense

We’re surrounded by people at work, at home, and in the

community. We play so many different roles and fulfill their

demands. We work magic in many areas, extending

ourselves to others—volunteering, collaborating with

neighbors, contributing to our kids’ schools, even raising

money. We need a solitude spell. Take five minutes alone.

Close your eyes and envision peeling away the roles that

demand your time, energy, wisdom, and money. Now just

be. Breathe, and pull energy from up through your feet.

Draw it through your body, and cascade it out the top of your

head, spilling down and over you. Feel tingling at the back of

your neck, a sign of the shifting energy. Know that the Great

Mother is there to help you, her energy flowing to you,

through you, and around you. She is the source to return to

in solitude, to refill, regenerate, and renew. She is the

source of all being.

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Welcome the Winter Faeries

December 18

Saturday

Color of the day: Blue

Incense of the day: Patchouli

As you “deck the halls with boughs of holly,” remember

to hang up some fresh greenery in your home for the winter

faeries. According to legend, the faeries enjoy coming into a

magical home for a little vacation from the cold and to enjoy

the lights, decorations, and excitement of the holiday

season. Arrange your fresh greenery on the mantle or hang

it above your doorways and repeat this charm. Here’s

wishing you an enchanting holiday season!

These fresh holly, ivy, and evergreen boughs,

Provide a shelter for the

faeries right now.

Welcome to our home, and enjoy your stay,

No tricks or pranks during these holidays.

When the Yuletide is over, you must then depart,

Know that you will always have a place in my heart.

By all the powers of the green holly,

As I will it, then so must it be!

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Psychic Vision Spell

December 17

Friday

Color of the day: Pink

Incense of the day: Alder

Use the powers of the upcoming Full Moon and the attractive

powers of Friday to boost your psychic vision. Gather a

purple candle, some mugwort, three pieces of amethyst

crystal, and the High Priestess tarot card. Cleanse the

candle with your breath and imbue it with your intention.

Place the candle in a fire-safe (noncombustible) area on

your altar and place the crystals and herb around the candle

to boost its energy. Hold the tarot card to your heart and

visualize yourself becoming the high priestess, keeper of

the deepest source of magical vision. Say something like:

Powers of crystal, herb, and candle,

Open my sight to what I can handle.

Grant me the gift of true and deep knowing,

I surrender to my own inner power growing.

Allow the candle to burn out, and carry the crystals to boost

your

psychic sight. Sprinkle the mugwort in your ritual space to

produce visions.

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A Spell for Strength and Courage

December 16

Thursday

Color of the day: Purple

Incense of the day: Jasmine

On this day in 1773, the Boston Tea Party occurred. Tea is a

symbol of courage and strength. To build up your courage,

make a strong cup of Earl Grey tea. As you prepare the tea,

make each action a mindful task. The bergamot in Earl Grey

is an essential oil that draws money and strength. Open the

package and sniff the tea, letting the aroma fill you. Fill a pot

with cold water and bring it to a boil. Take your cup, add

some hot water, swirl it around, then discard. Pour water

over the tea, letting it steep for three minutes while

meditating on your courage. Discard the bag. Hold the cup,

letting the warmth fill you as you breathe in the aroma. Say:

Devas of tea, devas of tea bring your wisdom into me. As I

drink this Earl Grey, bring your courage here to stay.

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The Consualia Festival (Roman)

December 15

Wednesday

Color of the day: Topaz

Incense of the day: Honeysuckle

The Consualia was a yearly festival for Consus, the Roman

god who protected the grain. Mars, and the Lares (household

gods) were often also celebrated on this day. Today we

often take food for granted; even in the dead of winter one

can go to a supermarket and get fresh produce. There are

plenty of people in the twenty-first century who never have

enough to eat, and the Consualia is a reminder to not

assume food will always be available. When you prepare

supper tonight, set aside a plate for the deities and spirits

who protect the harvest. Say the following prayer before you

eat:

Thank you to all of those who have given of themselves to

feed me (us),

Both directly and indirectly.

May I (we) learn to be as generous as you.

This is also a good prayer to say before every meal, if you

like.

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Earth Altar

December 14

Tuesday

Color of the day: Black

Incense of the day: Geranium

Are you exhausted from the holiday craziness? If you need a

break from all the manic energy, consider building a special

earth altar. Earth is the ruling element in winter. Earth is the

realm of silence, death, sleep, and darkness. Its powers

include those of healing, prosperity, and manifestation. Build

an earth altar in a quiet corner of your house as a place to

rest your spirit. Use cloths of brown, black, and green and

place on your altar a vase of bare branches and a pentacle,

the tool associated with the earth. A representation of your

totem animal and your favorite crystals are excellent

additions. Go to this special altar whenever you need a

moment of peace. Allow your eyes to soft-focus on the

symbols you’ve assembled. Breathe slow, even breaths.

There. Don’t you feel better?

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The Last-Minute Shopper

December 13

Monday

Color of the day: Gray

Incense of the day: Hyssop

Time once again to work with Sadie, the goddess and queen

of the bargain shoppers, for last-minute decoration ideas,

and inspired meals for the holiday season. Decorating your

home will require a careful eye as you wander through the

dollar stores and bargain outlets this year. Follow Sadie

through the store and see where she stops. You know what

she looks like—you can only see her from behind and both

her hands are filled with overstuffed shopping bags with

brand names on them. She will show you the bins with the

just the right holiday decorations and the closeout and

deeply discounted holiday trimmings. If you are really lucky,

she can lead you to the one-day-only supermarket specials

that will help you create a holiday meal your family and

invited friends will praise you for all year long. Watch for

Sadie and follow her to the best deals in town.

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A Mistletoe Love Spell

December 12

Sunday

Color of the day: Orange

Incense of the day: Marigold

Mistletoe was the most sacred of herbs to the Druids and is

one of the oldest holiday decorations—even older than the

Yule tree. It’s excellent as a love-attracting herb, and this

is the perfect time of year to perform this spell. In a dish,

combine mistletoe leaves with its berries, some pine

needles, and pink glitter. Cast your magic circle and carry

the dish to each of the directions. Return the dish to your

altar and say:

Mistletoe, herb of love, bring me the perfect romance.

To enhance the spell, include mistletoe with other holiday

greenery as you decorate your home for the season. These

could include pine, holly, rosemary, and boxwood. And for

some old-fashioned love magic, hang a branch of mistletoe

over a doorway, and exchange a holiday kiss with those who

enter.

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The Light Within the Darkness

December 11

Saturday

Color of the day: Indigo

Incense of the day: Sage

Light a single white candle within a dark room and sit

watching it for ten to fifteen minutes. As you look at the

flame, imagine the innovation that fire has been for

humanity. Picture all of its uses and powers. Acknowledge

the flame as a living, moving force of creation. In your mind,

dissect its many layers as it consumes the wax as fuel.

Then focus your mind on the knowledge of the flame, which

can only be created by the act and transition of combustion.

When you have fully drawn in the energy of light, snuff the

flame and sit quietly in the dark room. Feel the cool air

engulf you and commune now with the absence of light. Let

the walls of the room dissolve until you find yourself in utter

cosmic darkness. Then relight the candle and experience the

light anew!

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Mirror Magic

December 10

Friday

Color of the day: White

Incense of the day: Cypress

In the dark of winter, we see the harsher side of the world.

The shadows lie sharp on the snow; the light flares on the

ice. Challenges come upon us. It helps to have protection—

but you don’t want to let the dark side of your emotions

rule you. So put up a shield to deflect negative energies. For

this spell, you’ll need a holiday ornament covered in

mirrored tiles (easily found at this time of year) and four

silver or white candles. Light the candles and hang the

ornament between them. Visualize yourself surrounded by

flashing, dizzying mirrors on all sides and say:

Hall of mirrors in the mind:

No malicious force shall find

Any path to my ill cost

But shall be waylaid and lost.

Keep the ornament in a window, or hang it on a holiday tree

if you wish.

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Personal Passion Day

December 9

Thursday

Hanukkah ends

Color of the day: Crimson

Incense of the day: Apricot

For a spell to energize our personal passions, bring together

a red candle for passion and energy, and a white candle for

sincerity and purity, peppermint essential oil for mental

clarity, a sage and lavender smudge stick, and the symbols

of your personal passion. Dress your candles with the

peppermint oil, asking for clarity and purpose.

At your altar, call in the directions and deities. Smudge

yourself and the candles with the smudge stick. Holding the

symbols of your personal power, smudge yourself again

and feel the wisdom, purity, and centeredness of the herbs

filling your being and creating clear pathways for your

personal passion’s full expression. In your pure,

passionate state, light the white candle and ask for

blessings. With another breath, light the red candle to

energize. Meditate there until you feel the fullness of your

passion. Extinguish the candles and thank the deities.

Whenever you need inspiration, burn the candles.

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Awaken through Sacred Sounds

December 8

Wednesday

Color of the day: Brown

Incense of the day: Lavender

This is a very holy day in both the Christian and Buddhist

faiths. It is celebrated as the Immaculate Conception of the

Virgin Mary as well as the enlightenment of Buddha. What a

day to consider life’s potential and all that we are capable

of becoming! In every faith from the beginning of time, the

practice of chant or sacred sound has encouraged our

awakening, stimulating dormant powers in our minds

through music and mantra. Repetitive intonations encourage

our capacity to open our hearts to what is Divine in us.

Chanting “Om,” the universal sound of peace, is the seed

syllable to begin with. It is the basic sound of the Absolute

and allows us to know what is unknowable. Vibrating this

single tone attunes us to an eternal state of being. Then try

to extend this out to Om Namah Shivaya, intoning on a single

note or creating your own sacred melody. This core mantra

loosely translates to “Salutations to all that I am capable

of becoming!”

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A Gaea Spell

December 7

Tuesday

Islamic New Year

Color of the day: Gray

Incense of the day: Ylang-ylang

Gaea, the Greek name for Mother Earth, is known as the

Deep-breasted One. She is called the oldest of divinities. She

is the beginning of all life, all wisdom, all mystery, and our

eternal Mother. While the light dwindles, and the darkness

stretches across the land, we often retreat indoors to the

warmth of home and hearth, and lose touch with our Mother

Earth. Renewing our connection to Gaea, even while we dwell

indoors, keeps us green-minded and ecological, balanced

and well grounded. Stand with your feet apart. Psychically

reach down through your socks and the floorboards to pull

the balancing energy of the Earth up into your body, saying:

By the earth that is her body, I ground mine.

Now, send your negative thoughts and fears back down into

the Earth, quite literally grounding yourself. Through the

winter use this spell to invoke Gaea and stay grounded.

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The Magic of Giving

December 6

Monday

Color of the day: White

Incense of the day: Clary sage

St. Nicholas, who would become the mythic Santa Claus, is a

guy who’s easy to connect with. A bishop who lived in the

third century, he became famous for using his inheritance

from his wealthy parents to give gifts to the poor (in one

case dropping a bag of gold down a chimney, where it fell

into a stocking hung up to dry there), and for defending the

falsely accused (he knew whether you were naughty or

nice.) In many parts of Europe, it is on this day that people

give gifts to children and the less fortunate. Old St. Nick’s

wisdom and generosity is worth emulating. Donate a bag of

oranges, to symbolize the famous bag of gold, to a soup

kitchen today. Think twice before you rush to judgment. And

procure a special little treat for a child. Surround yourself

today with the magic of giving.

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Rowan Protection Sachet Spell

December 5

Sunday

Color of the day: Yellow

Incense of the day: Hyacinth

A protection sachet is one of the easiest to make of

protective charms. Cut a piece of white cloth into a seven-

inch square. Put some rowan in a bowl. Place the white cloth

on the altar. Put rowan in its middle and tie up the cloth in

four corners with a thin red or yellow ribbon. Make several

knots to your satisfaction. When ready, light altar candles

and some incense. Hold the sachet with both hands and say:

I command thy protective spell, To serve me well!

Other herbs such as angelica, basil, bay laurel, dill, fennel,

mugwort, rosemary, rue, tarragon, and vervain can be

mixed with rowan for use in the sachet. The ancient

Babylonian method of binding stems of rowan and other

protective herbs together with red thread for hanging is still

used in many Pagan and non-Pagan households today. In

Italy several centuries ago, people tied many dozen yards of

red thread or yarn around a twig of rowan for placing at a

window where it was visible outdoors for deterring outside

malefic forces from the property. Like hazelwood, rowan is

excellent in protecting against lightning and its branches are

made into magical wands.

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The Dark of the Moon

December 4

Saturday

Color of the day: Gray

Incense of the day: Magnolia

The dark of the Moon is a powerful time to banish obstacles,

troublesome situations, and difficult people out of your life.

Saturdays are sacred to the god Saturn, a god of harvest

and karma. Today, all the astrological energies are correct

for a banishing and a cleansing. Light a black candle at

sunset and begin the spell. Visualize the problem and see it

removed from your life in a positive way.

Tonight I banish and cleanse all negativity,

With the dark of the Moon phase, and the power of three.

Now I push all discordant energy away,

Forever gone, broken and banished it must stay.

As this black candle burns your power will fade,

My magic grows stronger as the charm is made.

By all the power of three times three,

As I will it, so shall it be.

Allow the candle to burn out in a safe place.

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Focus on Abilities

December 3

Friday

Color of the day: White

Incense of the day: Rose

Today is recognized as the International Day of People with

a Disability. For this spell, altruism is the key. If you have

been diagnosed with a disability of any type, consider this

spell as one that will partially affect you. Otherwise, focus

your energy solely on assisting and helping other individuals

— this is one of the most important parts of living the Craft.

Take a white candle and inscribe the word ability on it.

Anoint it with a “solar” oil for courage, such as orange,

cinnamon, or marigold/calendula. To add an extra boost to

the candle spell, place a mixture of the aforementioned

herbs (or other herbs associated with the Sun) at the base

of the candle. Next, speak the following:

I ignite this flame to

recognize and honor all those individuals who struggle with a

disability. As this candle burns, I send forth the energy of

strength to those who feel disadvantaged in their minds or

bodies. I project the energies of life and love, and ask the

spirits of healing and balance to bless the disabled with the

awareness of their abilities. Ability of the mind. Ability of the

body. Ability of the spirit.

So mote it be.

Spell A Day

Spend Wisely

December 2

Thursday

Hanukkah begins

Color of the day: Green

Incense of the day: Clove

As holiday shopping season is in full swing, it may be useful

to exercise some caution with spending. Often people

become so caught up with buying gifts that they exceed their

budget. If you tend to do this, use this charm to help you

spend wisely during the holidays. Wrap a dollar bill with one

green ribbon and one black ribbon. As you wrap the ribbon,

and tie each in three knots, say these words:

Wisdom guide me in my quest

To find my loved ones what is best;

To find all that I need and yet

Keep from ending up in debt.

Tuck this away in your pocket or purse while you shop.

Spell A Day

Early Activity Planning

December 1

Wednesday

Color of the day: Yellow

Incense of the day: Lilac

December may seem like a strange time to celebrate

fertility; however, Barbes Diena, a traditional Latvian

celebration today, focuses on the fertility of sheep. While

generally lambing season occurs in the spring, winter births

are not unheard of. Winter is generally seen as a gestation

period, and while spring may seem far away, the solstice

approaches and the equinox will arrive before you know it!

Thus, December is a good month to start planning projects

for the upcoming new year. It’s also a favorable time for

drawing together resources in general, taking stock of what

you have and what you need. Spend some time today

daydreaming about things you’d like to accomplish in the

next year and see what ideas you come up with. Then start

making plans to bring these desires into reality. While you

may not be able to do much now, early preparation can pay

off down the line.