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  Cinnamon Magick: A Monthly Prosperity Ritual It's April 1st! While I have no trick for you, I do have a helpful ritual. Among the most accessible yet powerful money-drawing and prosperity rituals in modern witchcraft is the practice of blowing cinnamon through your front door on the first day of each month. This simple but potent work harnesses the ancient properties of cinnamon, long revered for its ability to attract abundance, success, and prosperity. The Ritual To perform this monthly prosperity working, you'll need: Ground cinnamon (organic preferred) Clear intent The first day of the month Your front door Timing While this ritual can be performed at any time on the first of the month, many practitioners prefer to work with the rising sun, as this energy aligns with growth and new beginnings. Others choose to work during the waxing moon phase for added manifestation power. The Process Begin by grounding and centering yourself Hold the ground cinnamon in your dominant han...

It's my least favorite day of the year. So, let's have a snarky little chat about April Fools Day, Shall we?  Picture this: It's ancient times, and everyone's celebrating New Year's on April 1st. Makes sense, right? Spring is in the air, flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and nature is literally hitting the reset button. But no, the Christian Church just HAD to come along and mess with everything – as they did with pretty much every holiday ever (looking at you, Christmas and Easter). Back in medieval France and other European countries, April 1st marked the New Year, coinciding with the spring equinox and the natural renewal of the world. People would exchange gifts, have feasts, and generally party like it was 999. But in 1582, Pope Gregory XIII decided to flex his papal muscles and introduced the Gregorian calendar, declaring January 1st as the official New Year. Because nothing says "fresh start" like the dead of winter, am I right? Now, here...

  The Fear-Mongering Continues around the Blood Moon Eclipse and Mercury Retrograde Oh, here we go again  - another Mercury retrograde, another blood moon eclipse, and another wave of "love and light" practitioners flooding social media with their tales of woe. While my Facebook feed fills with baby witches clutching their crystals and begging for protection spells, I'm over here manifesting homes during a housing crisis and watching my fiancé land dream jobs. Funny how that works, isn't it? Let's talk about a recent post I stumbled across. Picture this: someone charges their crystals during a blood moon eclipse (as one does), and suddenly their house is in chaos. Objects moving, cats chasing invisible things, and family members fighting. Of course, the immediate response is to blame it all on Mercury retrograde and the eclipse. *eye roll* Here's a wild thought - maybe, just maybe, the issue isn't the celestial events but rather their pre-existing inabilit...

  Our skin is our body’s largest organ, and it deserves the best care possible. While there are countless skincare products on the market, nature has provided us with a treasure trove of herbs that can nourish, heal, and protect our skin. From soothing irritation to fighting acne, these herbs offer a natural and holistic approach to skincare. Let’s explore some of the most beneficial herbs for the skin, their origins, and how to incorporate them into your routine. 1. Aloe Vera Originating from the Arabian Peninsula, aloe vera has been used for centuries for its healing properties. This succulent plant is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that make it a powerhouse for skin health. Aloe vera is particularly known for its ability to soothe sunburns, reduce inflammation, and hydrate dry skin. Its gel-like consistency makes it a natural moisturizer, and it’s also rich in Vitamin C, which promotes collagen production for firmer, younger-looking skin. How to Use:  Appl...

  Ah, witches and their broomsticks. It’s one of those iconic images that’s as ingrained in pop culture as pumpkin spice lattes in autumn. But have you ever stopped to wonder why witches are so obsessed with brooms? I mean, of all the household items to choose from—why not a vacuum cleaner or a Swiffer? Let’s dive into the bizarre, slightly absurd, and surprisingly dark history of how witches and broomsticks became the ultimate power couple. The Hallucinogenic Origins: Brooms as Medieval Psychedelics First, let’s talk about the  real  magick behind the broomstick. No, it’s not just about sweeping up dust bunnies. Historians and anthropologists suggest that the broomstick’s association with witches might have roots in, of all things, hallucinogenic plants. Back in medieval Europe, certain plants containing tropane alkaloids (like belladonna, henbane, and mandrake) were used in rituals to induce visions. These plants were often applied to the skin using a broomstick as a ma...