Things begun now last longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to change. Brings out an appreciation for beauty and sensory experience. [read more]

Good for starting things. Things occur rapidly but quickly pass. People tend to be argumentative and assertive. [read more]

This candle dresing recipe can be used to amplify the power of any spell or ritual. Based on a mixture of herbs with lively energy, it will stir up extra magical impact and speed the results of your working. The herbs are chosen for their associations with snappy, quick energy. The key ingredient is ashes from a piece of paper bearing your name. Write your name on a small slip of paper and carefully burn it in a heatproof dish. Gather the ashes after they have cooled and include them in the dry ingredients. For anointing, you will need 1… [read more]

The number seven is lucky because so many good things come in sevens: the number of colors in a rainbow, the chakras or energy centers in the body, and the continents of the world. The number seven ranks among the most favored numbers by gamblers and lottery players. This candle dressing contains seven herbs, each representing something powerful and positive. Dress a candle of any color and burn it to attract luck in all areas of life. For anointing, use 1 drop mint oil, 1 drop chamomile oil, and 1 drop sandalwood oil. Mix together ½ tsp. crushed dried patchouli… [read more]