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Borrowed Days

Thursday

Color of the day: White

Incense of the day: Apricot

Woman superstition called the last three days of March

“borrowed” days, a term that might have its roots in the

change over to the Gregorian calendar. “Borrowed days”

were rumored to be dangerous, filled with bad weather, bad

spirits, and treacherous taboos. Do a detaching spell to pull

back parts of you that stretch like psychic tentacles out into

the universe. In a private space, envision the tendrils of your

energy that stretch out to people and places: physical,

mental, emotional, and psychic energy. Like an octopus with

many arms, remove your tentacles from bad spirits,

draining people, hopeless situations, and treachery. Draw

them in, coiling golden light in your core. Use your energy

for self-protection, a golden cloak enveloping you. Heed the

taboo “neither a borrower nor a lender be,” and today

return things (tangible and intangible) to their right place in

your universe.

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Good for You-and Everyone

Wednesday

Color of the day: Brown

Incense of the day: Lavender

On this day, ancient Romans worshipped Salus, the goddess

of public welfare and personal health. Her temple in the

Quirinal dates from 302 BCE. Her symbols include bowls and

serpents. Salus taught the Romans that a healthy citizen

makes for a healthy society, and vice versa. To honor Salus,

do one thing for the public good and one thing for your own

health. For the public good, you might volunteer at a charity

or pick up litter in a park. For your own health, you might go

hiking, jogging, or swimming; or treat yourself to a home-

cooked organic meal in Italian style. Write out your

accomplishments on slips of paper and place them in a bowl

for Salus to admire. If you have snake figurines, add them

to your altar as well.

i know im late again....

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Self-Defense Spray

Color of the day: White

Incense of the day: Cinnamon

We live in an increasingly violent world. While most of us

hope for the best, it’s a good idea to prepare for the

worst. It’s easy to buy canisters of self-defense sprays,

but it’s also possible to make your own. And while doing

so, you can concentrate on banishing any harm or violence

that may come near you.

Place 2 tablespoons ground red pepper into a small bowl or

glass.

Pour in about a cup of rubbing alcohol and slowly mix the two

together using a spoon. Make sure they are completely

combined.

Allow the pepper to thoroughly infuse itself throughout the

alcohol for a couple of hours.

Strain through a coffee filter to get out the remaining solid

bits.

Add 11/2 tablespoons baby oil and stir well.

Pour the final product into a small spray bottle that you can

easily carry with you. (Make sure this is legal to use

wherever you ’re living.)

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Personal Cleansing for Inner Peace

Monday

Color of the day: Lavender

Incense of the day: Narcissus

All you need for this ritual is sea salt, a bundle of dried

white sage, and a white quartz pendant. Begin by performing

forty minutes of fairly rigorous cardio exercise. Throughout

your workout, silently repeat the phrase:

It is safe to still my thoughts and relax my mind.

If your mind wanders, just gently return to the phrase.

Then, relax deeply as you take a forty-minute sea salt bath

that’s as hot as you can comfortably stand. (Be sure to

drink plenty of water during the workout and the bath.) Get

out, dry off, light the sage bundle so that it’s smoking like

incense, and move the bundle around your body to purify

your energy with the smoke. Extinguish the sage. Hold the

quartz in your right hand and say:

My energy is clean and clear and I am peaceful through and

through.

Hang the pendant around your neck.

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Tansy Spell

Sunday

Color of the day: Yellow

Incense of the day: Juniper

Although tansy can be toxic when used either internally or

topically, the nature of the plant itself can be used to protect

your home from parasites and illness. I’d suggest you

first read about the plant before focusing on how you wish

to use it. When you are ready, either buy a plant from a

reputable nursery, or take a cutting from an established

plant that was grown by someone you trust. Choose a spot

near your front door, and prepare the soil for your plant. Dig

the hole during the Dark Moon, and leave it alone for three

days. On the fourth day, plant the tansy, and water the area

thoroughly. As you plant, say this chant:

Tansy fair, so green and bright,

Keep my doorstep in your sight.

Guard and ward from pests and ills,

And enhance my healing skills.

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Spring Cleaning

Saturday

Color of

the day: Indigo

Incense of the day: Sandalwood

Spring has sprung! Many of us have an urge to clean and

reorganize at this time of year, and it’s an urge with

biological and magical roots.

Spring cleaning is a great time to treat yourself to a new

besom—a broom. The besom is strongly associated with

witchcraft and Wicca, with Witches long thought to ride their

brooms across the skies. In reality, the besom is the

symbol of a hearth or kitchen Witch, who works with magic

and herbs at the fireplace in her home’s center.

A besom may be made or acquired. For best results, choose

a handmade broom of natural materials. Name your besom

as you would an animal familiar, then consecrate it in a

dedicated ceremony. Hold the broom over your heart and

make a wish: legend says the wish will come true if you

keep your besom close for the next seven days, then place it

in a safe, permanent location in your home.

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Festival of Joy

Friday

Color of the day: Purple

Incense of the day: Cypress

Today is Hilaria, the Roman Festival of Joy. Corresponding

with the ancient date of the Spring Equinox, this was the day

Romans celebrated the resurrection of Attis, a Phrygian god

beloved of the Great Mother Goddess Cybele. Romans could

dress up like anyone, even the Emperor himself, and wild

parties were the norm. Decorate your altar or house today

with fresh pine or violets, both sacred to Attis. You can use

this prayer at your altar today:

Attis, beloved of Cybele,

Your return brings with you

the renewal of joy.

Fill my life with bounty

That I may delight in it and

so honor you. Blessed be!

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Sowing New Seeds

March 24

Thursday

Color of the day: Green

Incense of the day: Clove

In Scottish folk tradition, March 24 was the beginning of a

ritual period known as Seed-Time. This was the busiest time

of spring, as planting had to be underway by this time.

Having ground that was moist at this time was considered a

good-weather omen. There was much ritual associated with

plowing and sowing seed, and the community elders

preserved ancient advice and lore associated with planting

seeds. Recite this folk charm for sowing seeds while

symbolically planting seeds or grains for new beginnings in

your life:

Let the first Tuesday in March pass by

And the second Tuesday, if need be,

But if the weather is good or bad,

I sow my seeds in True March

Though I cannot send a pebble

Against the strong north wind.

At this time, Seed-Time

Is the right time to sow!

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Wisdom and Love, Love, Love

Wednesday

Color of the day: White

Incense of the day: Lilac

The coming together of the birthday of Minerva, goddess of

wisdom, and the rites of the Great Goddess mark the perfect

time for love. Today, spend time thinking about the

components of love that are most important to you (not who

possesses them) and especially engage the challenges with

love you have had in the past. Ask yourself what you have

learned. With this knowledge pressed into wisdom through

time, you have the ability now to create a love spell that

shines brightly enough to attract a worthy partner. Before a

mirror, breathe cleansing and releasing breaths. Surrender

to higher wisdom and release attachment. Become willing to

be truly met. From this place, look into the mirror, gazing

past your face and into your soul. Speak your truth about

love and your desire to be met. When you have finished, use

rose oil to seal the spell at your heart.

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Hilaria

Tuesday

Color of the day: Red

Incense of the day: Ginger

Near the time of the Vernal Equinox, the ancient Romans

honored the goddess Cybele with a festival—they borrowed

this tradition from the Greeks. Cybele is an Earth Mother, a

goddess of nature— especially caverns and mountains. This

spring festival celebrated the death and rebirth of Cybele’s

son, Attis. A felled pine tree representing his body was

decorated with sashes of linen and violets—which are said

to have grown from his spilled blood. This festival actually

lasted for several days. Symbols of rebirth are found in

most cultures around this time of year.

Create a rebirth altar by decorating with pine and violets, or

burn candles in shades of purple and green. Place a few

drops of pine essential oil in an aromatherapy burner and

meditate on images of rebirth by taking a few moments of

silence to reflect on the cycles of life.

Holiday lore:

Cybele was the Great Mother of the gods in Ida, and she was

taken to Rome from Phrygia in 204 BCE. She was also

considered the Great Mother of all Asia Minor. Her festivals

were known as ludi, or “games,” and were solemnized

with various mysterious rites. Along with Hecate and

Demeter of Eleusis, Cybele was one of the leading deities of

Rome when mystery cults were at their prime. Hila’aria,

or “Hilaria,” originally seemed to have been a name given

to any day or season of rejoicing that was either private or

public. Such days were devoted to general rejoicing and

people were not allowed to show signs of grief or sorrow.

The Hilaria actually falls on March 25 and is the last day of a

festival of Cybele that commences today. However, the

Hilaria was not mentioned in the Roman calendar or in

Ovid’s Fasti

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To Release Justice to the Gods

Monday

Color of the day: Gray

Incense of the day: Lily

Something in life happened that just wasn’t fair, and

you’re feeling stuck and distrustful. Whatever happened,

you’re left with a loss of faith in the universe. This just

means that you’re human, and that justice in this situation

is not for humans to handle. If you still need to see the

situation addressed, go to a crossroads after midnight and

leave a little cloth bag with an offering of High John the

Conqueror root, a bit of cypress oil, and some graveyard

dirt. Take a piece of chalk and draw a circle around the bag,

laying a feather on top and saying:

Ma ’at, I petition you—pass your judgment on _____. If

justice is done, then I am done. But if his heart weighs more

than a feather, lay down your sentence.

Write the person’s name around the outside of the circle

and walk away without looking back.

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Spring into Sun and Fun

Sunday

Purim Ostara - Spring Equinox •

Color of the day: Amber

Incense of the day: Hyacinth

Ostara is the Germanic Maiden Goddess of the spring. She

lends her name to this festival. Her symbols are the hare,

spring flowers, and, of course, eggs. This year the Spring

Equinox sabbat falls on a Sunday, which is associated with

the Sun, new beginnings, and success. Pick up some fresh

flowers for your home. Dye some hard-boiled eggs for the

sabbat with your friends and family today. Go ahead and

make Ostara baskets for your kids. Include Ostara’s hare

(the chocolate bunny), hide those eggs, and have some fun!

Also, don’t forget to go outside and celebrate the beginning

of spring. Look around you, what signs of the approaching

spring do you see? Are daffodils and crocuses blooming?

What about the buds on the trees— see how they are

swelling? Celebrate the turning of the wheel of the year by

spending some time in nature!

Ostara, gentle Goddess of the spring,

Sweet Maiden, new beginnings you do bring.

Your symbols of the hare,

eggs, and springtime flowers,

I ’ll include into my own magical powers.

By this sabbat’s magic, the spell is spun,

For the good of all, bringing joy and fun.

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Healing Bath Spell

Saturday

Color of the day: Gray

Incense of the day: Sage

Tap into the transformative power of the Full Moon tonight

by taking a healing bath. As you draw a bath, gather equal

amounts of dried calendula, nettle, comfrey, oatmeal

(uncooked), and three pinches of salt and place the contents

in an old sock. When the bathtub is filled, place the sock in

the water. Hold your hands above the water and charge it

with intention by saying something like:

I charge and consecrate this healing water. As I bathe, so

shall I become healthy and whole.

As you immerse yourself in the water, allow yourself to feel

the warm water on your skin. Take the warm, herb-filled

sock and squeeze it above your skin, letting the herbal brew

soak into your pores, opening you to deeper healing.

Continue this for as long as is pleasurable and then simply

soak in the healing waters. You’re bathing in a huge potion,

after all. When ready, step out of the tub, visualizing any

disease remaining in the bathwater. As the water flows

down the drain, so shall you become healthy and whole.

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A Garden Blessing

Friday

Color of the day: Rose

Incense of the day: Mint

In many regions, the soil can now be worked in the garden.

It’s not too early to plant cool-weather vegetables—

lettuce, onions, and spinach are good choices. While you’re

in the garden, this would be a good time to perform this

simple blessing.

Begin by crumbling some soil in your fingers and inhale its

earthy scent. With deep reverence, begin hoeing and

loosening the soil. Let your hoe serve as your wand. Direct

your energy down the handle of the hoe and into Mother

Earth. Silently thank her for allowing you to plant and

eventually harvest her bounty. Take a moment to connect

with the natural world surrounding you at this time of year

—the sound of birdsong, the budding trees, and early

blooming-bloom-ing spring flowers. The Earth is alive, and

you are part of this magic.

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Luck Spell

Thursday

St. Patrick's Day

Color of the day: Crimson

Incense of the day: Nutmeg

Tapping into the “Luck of the Irish” can be both a blessing

and a curse! However, the energy of this day is certainly

beneficial to any luck charm you would like to make. You will

need:

A small clay pipe (easily found during this season)

Copal incense (enough to fill the pipe)

A green ribbon, or a live shamrock plant

An emerald

Fill the pipe with the incense. Wrap the stem of the pipe with

the green ribbon, or place it in the middle of the shamrock

plant. Light the incense and hold the emerald in the smoke

of the incense, chant . . .

Luck of the Irish come to me, as I will so mote it be. Love

and laughter, each times three, as I do, so mote it be.

Wear or carry the emerald with you all through the year.

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The Go to Hell Spell

Color of the day: Yellow

Incense of the day: Marjoram

Today the Finnish celebrate Saint Urho, who when faced with

a plague of locusts devouring Finland’s wine-grape crop,

simply told them, “Grasshopper, grasshopper, go to hell”

and they left. Now, you probably don’t have much of a

grasshopper problem in March, in most of North America,

but perhaps there is something else that is eating away at

you. Be like Saint Urho and banish it to hell. Name your

problem, writing it down on a piece of paper. Over a ceramic

bowl, or the toilet, carefully light the paper on fire. As it

burns say:

Problem, problem, go to hell.

It is most effective if you substitute the exact words of your

problem, as in:

Self-doubt, self-doubt, go to hell.

As the paper burns, envision your problem in the flames of

the metaphorical hell. See Hades gleefully take it in. Be free

of devouring locusts.

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Prayer to Enhance Growth in Life

Color of the day: Gray

Incense of the day: Geranium

In Celtic tradition, March was the traditional time for

planting and sowing seeds. In Scotland the seed was

sprinkled with clear, cold water for three days prior to

planting, the person doing the ritual walking in a deosil

direction. Then the seed was ritually consecrated and used

in an ancient ritual to enhance the power of the sacred

planting:

I will go out to sow the seeds,

In the name of those who gave it growth

I will stand before the wind

And throw a handful in the air.

Seed day, auspicious day

The dew will come down to welcome

Every seed that lay asleep

Since the coming of the cold.

Every seed will take root in the earth

As the rulers of the elements desire.

The grain will come forth with the dew

It will inhale life from the gentle wind.

Holiday lore: Why is March 15 so notorious?

On this date in 226 BCE, an earthquake brought the Colossus

of Rhodes—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

—to its knees. But a more famous event likely accounts for

the notoriety of the “Ides of March.” Julius Caesar’s

rule, somewhere along the way, became tyrannical. In

February of 44 BCE, Caesar had himself named Dictator

Perpetuus—Dictator for Life. Brutus assassinated him on

March 15. Caesar’s murder was foretold by soothsayers

and even by his wife, Calpurnia, who had a nightmare in

which Caesar was being butchered like an animal. Caesar

chose to ignore these portents and the rest, of course, is

history.

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Eating the Apple of Knowledge

Monday

Color of the day: Silver

Incense of the day: Rosemary

The forbidden fruit is the fruit of wisdom. When Eve took a

bite in the Garden of Eden, after being tempted by the

serpent, her (and Adam’s) delusions—illusions of the

nature of reality—came crashing down. Naïveté was lost.

Whether or not you resonate with Judeo-Christian

mythology, you may wish to perform this spell in order to

see what is “hidden” in your own sphere of

consciousness. Are you ready to invoke true wisdom, even if

it may be unpleasant? Situate yourself in a magical circle.

The ideal environment is within nature, under trees, in a

quiet and sacred space. With an apple in hand, put yourself

in a meditative state and concentrate on issues in your life

where you may not be seeing clearly. You may wish to think

about other people’s perceptions in various issues (such

as disagreements), or re-examine your own changes in

perception over time. When you’ve concentrated on the

issue or issues, declare:

As Eve once took of this forbidden fruit, I now invoke the

wisdom of the Isle of Avalon and the Garden of Eden into my

consciousness. Yahweh! Reveal truth to this seeker! So mote

it be!

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Awakening to the Sun

Sunday

Daylight Saving Time begins 2 am

Color of the day: Gold

Incense of the day: Heliotrope

Today, make sure you get out of bed on the right side—

literally. Now aligned with the energies of the rising Sun as

experienced in your body, plant your first footfalls on the

ground with intention. Before doing anything else, take a

moment to breathe: right nostril for the Sun and left nostril

for the Moon, alternating in and out each side. With three

deep breaths, balance these energies within you. Offer them

as a container for the cycling of the elements through your

physical and subtle bodies. Now imagine the rays of Sun and

Moon held perfectly in union at your third-eye center, and

allow this awareness to be present throughout your day,

coming back to it again and again in moments of stress or

uneasiness. Today, as in every day, you have the resources

inside of yourself to find peace with the whole of creation.

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Know if You’re Ready for Love

Saturday

Color of the day: Black

Incense of the day: Magnolia

Everyone suffers a broken heart even if what hurts you

happens in an unusual way. If it’s still a rather short time

since your last romance ended and someone on the horizon

looks rather tasty, give yourself a moment’s pause and

grab your tarot deck. Rather than fishing for romantic

possibility and ignoring all warnings about negative

outcomes (we all do it!), ask this question: “Have I learned

what I need to learn from my last love?” Throw down the

cards—if the Tower or the Hanged Man appears in any

configuration, you need to wait and simply admire the new

friend from afar. However, if the Fool or Death right-side up

appears, go ahead and drop a hint that you’re interested—

you’re ready for the next phase of your life. When you’re

ready again, the Sun and Cups cards below the number five

will appear.

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Celebrating Births

March 11

Friday

Color of the day: White

Incense of the day: Orchid

Springtime is the time for birth, with Earth’s renewal all

around us. This magical ritual makes a lovely

accompaniment to Wiccanings, christenings, or other infant

welcoming ceremonies throughout the year.

Hold the new baby in your no dominant arm. Whisper, so

only the infant can hear you, “Not above you, not below

you, but within you.” As you whisper, use your other hand

to gesture above and below the baby, matching the words

you speak. Finish by touching the baby’s forehead and

heart, or all seven chakras, if you prefer. If you can’t be

physically present, make or purchase a baby blanket (blue

is ideal for health and protection). Cradle it as if it was the

new baby, and perform the above ceremony with the

blanket-effigy. You might print a rune of protection, such as

Algiz ( z )or Thurisaz ( x ), into one corner. Send the blanket

to the new family, where it will serve as a power piece for

the new child.

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Businesslike Basil

March 10

Thursday

Color of the day: Turquoise

Incense of the day: Balsam

Basil has long been considered a profitability plant, good at

attracting money and increasing business. Boost your own

business profits by blessing a basil plant with attracting

more customers. Keep the plant on your desk, work counter,

or somewhere near the front door. Every so often, around

the Full Moon, let the plant spend a day in the sunlight to

recharge. If you have a green thumb, you can even grow

your plant from seed, charging it a little every day with

attracting more money your direction.

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Go Vegan (or Vegetarian) Ritual

March 9

Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

Color of the day: Topaz

Incense of the day: Honeysuckle

Find that veganism (or vegetarianism) lends itself to the

magical lifestyle because it’s a diet that honors our health,

our animal allies, and the entire planet. It also lifts our

vibrations and connects us more deeply with our guidance

and our power. If you’ve been thinking of making the

switch, today—the first day of Lent—would be an

appropriate time, as giving up the eating of animal products

can be a powerful act of spiritual devotion. Light a white

candle and take a sea salt bath. While you’re in the tub,

say:

I now release all lower vibrations associated with

consuming animal products, and prepare myself for this

happy new phase.

After bathing, say something like:

In an act of love and devotion toward the God, the Goddess,

all animals, and all of life, I now fully surrender the

consumption of all animal products. And so it is.

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Go Vegan (or Vegetarian) Ritual

March 9

Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

Color of the day: Topaz

Incense of the day: Honeysuckle

Find that veganism (or vegetarianism) lends itself to the

magical lifestyle because it’s a diet that honors our health,

our animal allies, and the entire planet. It also lifts our

vibrations and connects us more deeply with our guidance

and our power. If you’ve been thinking of making the

switch, today—the first day of Lent—would be an

appropriate time, as giving up the eating of animal products

can be a powerful act of spiritual devotion. Light a white

candle and take a sea salt bath. While you’re in the tub,

say:

I now release all lower vibrations associated with

consuming animal products, and prepare myself for this

happy new phase.

After bathing, say something like:

In an act of love and devotion toward the God, the Goddess,

all animals, and all of life, I now fully surrender the

consumption of all animal products. And so it is.

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The King Takes the Cake

March 8

Tuesday

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)

Color of the day: White I

ncense of the day: Ylang-ylang

Among the most interesting Mardi Gras traditions is the

King Cake, a ring-shaped loaf of sweet bread or cake. Its

three colors of sugar represent desired qualities: purple

(sovereignty), green (prosperity), and gold (purity). Charms

made of metal or another oven-safe substance (often with

trailing strings, so you can find them without biting into

them) is baked into the cake for divination to tell what the

coming year holds for you. These include a coin for wealth

and a heart for love. The best is the baby, or king, which

indicates great good fortune—and the person responsible

for baking the next King Cake!

Holiday lore: While most holidays across the world celebrate

the lives and achievement of men, March 8 is one day wholly

dedicated to the achievement and work of women. Originally

inspired by a pair of mid-nineteenth-century ladies’

garment workers’ strikes, today the holiday is little known

in its country of origin; though this day’s legacy is clear in

March’s designation by the U.S. Congress as Women’s

History Month. Throughout the month, women’s groups in

many American towns hold celebrations and events,

concerts, exhibitions, and rituals that recall heroic and gifted

women of every stripe

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Peace Powder

March 7

Monday

Color of the day: Ivory

Incense of the day: Hyssop

Conflict is inevitable and can lead to positive change, but we

always hope it will be resolved peacefully. To help ensure

the conflicts in your life resolve without aggression, make a

peace powder that you can sprinkle when things get tense.

Gather up some of the following dried herbs: rose petals,

chamomile, lavender, jasmine blossoms, thyme, sage,

lemon balm, or catnip. Crumble everything as small as you

can with your fingers, and then grind even finer with a

mortar and pestle, spice grinder, or small food processor.

Put the powder in a white cloth bag or small bottle and

charge with this chant, which you can repeat when you use

it:

Calm the tension, calm the fight, everything will turn out

right.

Open our hearts and clear our minds, the best solution we

will find.

If you substitute essential oils for some of the dried herbs,

this powder can also be tension-easing incense.

Holiday lore: Although the month of June is named for Juno,

principal goddess of the Roman pantheon, major festivals

dedicated to her are scattered throughout the year. For

instance, today marks Junoalia, a festival in honor of Juno

celebrated in solemnity by matrons. Two images of Juno

made of cypress were borne in a procession of twenty-

seven girls dressed in long robes, singing a hymn to the

goddess composed by the poet Livius. Along the way, the

procession would dance in the great field of Rome before

proceeding ahead to the temple of Juno.

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A Spell to Cause Sleep

March 6

Sunday

Color of the day: Amber

Incense of the day: Marigold

Are you an insomniac? Many people suffer from insomnia

for a number of reasons.

To help cause sleep, you can either make a sachet or stitch

your own “dreamtime pillow.” For the latter, simply get

some cotton and cut a piece of fabric (preferably black,

white, or indigo) to size. Stitch up the sides, leaving the end

open. Stuff the pillow both with cotton and with a

combination of any of these herbs: agrimony, lavender,

mugwort, bay leaf, hops, and poppy. Under the light of the

Moon, dedicate the bag (in your own manner) to the gods

and spirits of sleep and dreaming. Declare the bag as a tool

that invokes slumber in the user. Be sure to state your

intention clearly, saying that a “full night’s rest” is

latent in each use of the pillow. (You wouldn’t want this

spell to put you asleep too long!) When you lay your head

down to sleep, make sure the conditions are pleasing (soft

music, a guided meditation, darkness—whatever you like!)

and draw the soft energy from the pillow into your body.

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Honor Isis

March 5

Saturday

Color of the day: Blue

Incense of the day: Rue

Did you know that the Romans honored the Egyptian goddess

Isis? She was magical, beautiful, and nurturing. Around

March 5, an annual festival was held to honor her as the

patroness of sailors. Offerings of spices and other valuables

were made to her by setting them afloat on a special ship

with a white sail. A parade of worshippers carrying torches

and candles would leave flower petals, perfume, and milk in

the streets. Create your own centerpiece or altar to honor

Isis today. Start with a bowl or dish of water; add a few

drops of perfume, essential oils, or milk. Float candles or

flowers on the water. (Be careful of the flowers near flame.)

You can float candles on the water and put flowers around

the dish, or vice versa. Meditate on the characteristics that

caused many to call Isis the “Queen of Heaven” and draw

this energy into your life.

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Conjure Up Romance

Color of the day: Pink

Incense of the day: Yarrow

New Moon symbolizes beginnings and fresh starts. During

this New Moon phase you could work to bring new romance

into your life (or bring more romance into an existing

relationship). Today we have the planetary associations of

Venus in play, so why not work with this and conjure up

some romance, just for fun?

Burn a pink candle for Venus and to represent the romance

that you wish to bring into your life. Add a fresh white

rosebud to add a touch of flower fascination to the spell. For

a little extra pizzazz, you could scatter fresh rose petals

across your work surface or use a rose-scented, pink

candle. Use your imagination and see how you could

personalize today’s spell.

On this night sacred to Venus and under a New Moon,

Goddess of love, please hear my call and then grant me a

boon.

The pink of the spell candle is an affectionate hue,

The white rose symbolizes virtue and promises true.

Combine these elements and bring romance to light,

With harm to no one this New Moon spell springs to life.

Spell A Day

Peace Corps Day

March 3

Thursday

Color of the day: Purple

Incense of the day: Myrrh

The first week in March, com-memorates the founding of

the Peace Corps in March 1961 by President John F. Kennedy.

What we know as the “peace sign” is a combination of the

semaphore signals for the letters N and D, i.e., “nuclear

disarmament,” a remnant of the Cold War.

You can create your own peace symbol for empowering your

own peace works. Select an alphabet or symbol set: you

might consider the Futhark runes, Theban font, semaphore,

or even the regular alphabet. Combine the letters P-E-A-C-E in

different ways to create a pleasing sigil. Or, work with

letters from the words pais or pax, French and Latin for

“peace.” Capture your sigil by inscribing it on a wooden

surface, etching it into a disk of oven-firing clay, or painting

it onto ceramic plate. Use white for tranquility, and enjoy a

peaceful focus for your altar.

Spell A Day

Binding Spell

March 2

Wednesday

Color of the day: Brown

Incense of the day: Bay laurel

Binding spells prevent others from doing harm against us.

As with any sort of magic aimed at another, consult your

guides and divinatory oracle before casting. You will need a

poppet to represent the person, a black candle, a large piece

of paper, a black cord, and equal parts of thyme, dragon’s

blood, garlic, basil, and bay leaf. In your ritual space, stuff

the poppet with the herbs. (Alternatively, you could also use

a photograph to represent the person.) Place the image on

the paper and drip a circle of wax around it for protection.

Begin wrapping the cord around the image or poppet as you

say:

Your words (actions) are harsh,

Your words (actions) are dense,

I bind you now in my defense.

Your words (actions) bring harm

That you cannot see. I bind your harmful words

(actions) from thee.

There is no other choice. There is no other hope.

I bind you (name) with this rope.

So mote it be.

Keep the image or poppet in a dark place until the harm has

ended. Bury in the earth to release the energy.

Spell A Day

Magic at Your Fingertips

March 1

Tuesday

Color of the day: Scarlet

Incense of the day: Cinnamon

Yoga is a practical way to increase physical flexibility and

spiritual awareness. Mudras are hand gestures or poses

that influence personal energy flows—in essence, a concise

and discreet form of yoga that you can perform anywhere.

Here is a set of mudras to do when you are stuck in line or a

waiting room: Guyan Mudra: Touch the tip of your thumb

(symbolizing ego) to the tip of your index finger

(representing Jupiter). This stimulates knowledge and

ability, while encouraging receptivity and calm. Shuni Mudra:

Touch the tip of your thumb to the tip of your middle finger

(representing Saturn). This promotes patience. Ravi Mudra:

Touch the tip of your thumb to the tip of your ring finger

(symbolizing Uranus). This invigorates health, energy, and

intuition. Buddhi Mudra: Touch the tip of your thumb to the

tip of your little finger (symbolizing Mercury). This enables

clear and intuitive communication.