It’s refreshing to be reminded that you’re comfortable with yourself, especially when so many commercial forces are dead set on making you feel inadequate. It’s not like you need to sign up for a class or attend a conversion program (though, those do exist if that’s more comfortable for you). Your altar could be a windowsill, a fireplace, the top of a dresser, a nightstand – it doesn’t have to be fancy, but what is important is that it means something to you. That looks like meeting digitally with my coven or making a batch of four thieves’ vinegar (based on the legend of 15th century thieves who stole from people during the plague without getting sick) through to using my own cleansing wands with protective herbs to (try) to instil calm in my now multi-functional space.

Even today, modern-day witches believe one can alter their appearance using visualisation, mantras and even make-up. Dried apricots and apricot juice can be effective in preventing premature heart attacks, raising vital mineral levels, and blocking formations of certain cancers. If you let these negative energies guide your practice, the spells most likely won’t manifest, and you will feel even more frustrated. I’ve also instinctively incorporated elements of magick (some spell it differently to differentiate it from the performance and illusion of magicians) into my regular beauty and self-care routines too – in a way that I’ve really loved.

Sink into the water, allowing the gems’ energies to envelop you, revitalizing and rejuvenating your skin. An easy way to begin is by learning about the Wheel of the Year, the eight sabbats (holidays) that many witches revere,” she told me. My personal practices are ‘eclectic’ with a mix of plant magic, herbalism, Celtic and Hindu rituals mostly and one bonus of being seconded to my flat in the pandemic has meant I’ve had more time to invest in it. While it’s difficult to know exactly how widely they were used, Rider says that records from the late middle ages suggest that the use of love magic was “quite prevalent”.

Practices varied from Ancient Egyptian customs to Medieval European traditions, all aiming to enhance radiance and allure. the Goddess Aphrodite the most beautiful of the goddesses, I ask you to help me to see myself as beautiful as you, help me to make my body look the way I want it to be, a body that is pleasing in the eyes of everyone. Halloween may be the season of the witch, but the last few years have shown that witches and witchcraft are full-on cultural movements. Before spritzing, hold the bottle and chant, “ Love and grace, my skin embraces, the beauty that shines in all spaces.Coloured and crystal-infused eyeshadow and lipstick with different associations (Red for attraction, Green for luck, Pink for beauty). If this happens, take out the candle or perfume, smell them, breathe, and feel the confidence kicking in. This could be gossip, a bad joke, or a full-blown fiery argument, so it’s important we cleanse our mouths from this negativity and banish bad vibes with the brush.

Then, hold the Athame against your chest and feel the power of the Earth overflowing, balancing and making you healthy and vibrant. Place the face of the clock in front of you with one white candle aligned with every number of the hours. Well I would like to say that I have never had so many compliments from my partner around how beautiful I look etc.To sum up, if you are looking to lose weight permanently, there are three simple rules to follow: eat a balanced diet, practice physical activity and surround yourself with adequate energy. The duration of the effect of a spell depends on the strength of the caster as well as the quality of the ingredients. Elsewhere, we’ve created four special covers to celebrate the campaign and our one year anniversary – something wicked this way comes.