I was up in Salem, MA this past week. The energy was crazy; It was tourist central! Today it was so much better, like when a fever breaks and you can go back to eating solid food. I had a wonderful time with family and famiglia.
We got home late tonight and although family has come by every day to tend, when I walked in, the house felt "asleep." The energy of the space was very still. Makes sense: Nothing has really been stirred in the past few days. We're still getting settled, but it's already feeling better. Tomorrow I will light the candles, burn the incense, make the offerings and slow cook something on the stove all day. I don't feel a specific need to smudge each room, but I do feel the need to spread the joy around. I also plan to bake some pumpkin muffins- The cinnamon, clove, and cardamom will serve to cense the house!
I've been pretty brief with the posts for the past few days and now you know why- it's been nearly a week of activity and travel! Now that I'm home, I hope to post something epic in the near future and catch up on some of the part 2s I've promised!
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Charmed, I'm sure
One of my favorite ways to set the energy in a space, especially at home, is with scent. Take a small cotton bag, and depending on the season and purpose, add in different herbs. place a small folded tissue with a drop of scented oil in the bag. I like to write an intention on a small piece of paper, fold it, and add it to the bag. Sometimes I wrap it around the scented tissue to diffuse the intention as well as the scent.
You can be obvious about it, or hide it- hang it over your door or from your fan, or tuck it in a corner.
We're getting into the cooler months, so to warm up a space and bring comfort, some camommile, and cinnamon is nice and easy. To bring extra energy to a space, add cayenne. To add a layer of protection, add rue and salt to a red bag. I haven't done a big correspondence list because those are pretty easy to find in books and on the internet.
Folks talk a lot about aromatherapy, and about mojo bags, but I never see these two put together and it's such a simple way to bring magic to your home. Many years ago scent jewelry was a big thing. I have rings and necklaces for this purpose which belonged to my Grandmother. You put a dab of "perfume" on a piece of tissue or cotton and insert it in the jewelry. It's the perfect wearable spell- a little intent, a little oil, and a little magic. It can also be used with an ointment. Those are fun to make! I will get into the practicality of making your own magical ointments another night!
You can be obvious about it, or hide it- hang it over your door or from your fan, or tuck it in a corner.
We're getting into the cooler months, so to warm up a space and bring comfort, some camommile, and cinnamon is nice and easy. To bring extra energy to a space, add cayenne. To add a layer of protection, add rue and salt to a red bag. I haven't done a big correspondence list because those are pretty easy to find in books and on the internet.
Folks talk a lot about aromatherapy, and about mojo bags, but I never see these two put together and it's such a simple way to bring magic to your home. Many years ago scent jewelry was a big thing. I have rings and necklaces for this purpose which belonged to my Grandmother. You put a dab of "perfume" on a piece of tissue or cotton and insert it in the jewelry. It's the perfect wearable spell- a little intent, a little oil, and a little magic. It can also be used with an ointment. Those are fun to make! I will get into the practicality of making your own magical ointments another night!
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