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Two days after the summer solstice, the waning moon is in Taurus, a fertile earth sign, for most of the day. The waning moon is a beneficial time to clear weeds from your garden and potted plants, and to clear unwanted conditions from your daily life. As you pull the weeds, chant: Only that which is compatible with me remains in my garden, so mote it be. To prevent more weeds from sprouting, place pretty stones around your garden plants—sparkly granite, smooth gray shale, faceted ...
The full moon in June is a time when love is in bloom. If you don't have a romantic partner at the moment, this spell can help attract the love that you desire. The flower of the month of June is a rose. Obtain a rose so you can use the flower petals in your spell. Red roses symbolize romance, pink roses are for adoration, an orange rose boosts enthusiasm, a purple rose has the energy of enchantment, and a yellow rose symbolizes platonic friendship. You can choose to use just one color or use ...
June is a popular month for weddings because it's sacred to Juno, goddess of marriage and hearth and home. While homemaking is a crucial step in the formation of a new family, its maintenance is just as important to established families. So take some time this month to make your house a home. You can do this in many ways. Spend a day on housecleaning. Refresh your supply of towels, rugs, linens, or other homey things. Bring in vases of fresh garden flowers; this is one time to prefer cultivated ...
It was once said that if a person heard the bells of the foxglove ring, they were doomed to die. Of course, this is not to be taken literally, as it was folklore inspired by foxglove's (Digitalis purpurea) poisonous nature. But there is something that foxglove and bells have in common, and that is protective magick. Foxgloves are one of our "garden wards," and can be planted to protect your property. Bells have a long history in magick. They have been used to clear ritual space, invoke the ...
