James Duvalier

There was a tradition in New England’s upper class families, especially in Massachusetts and Connecticut during the early 1900’s, that involved young women planting rose gardens shortly after marriage and moving into a new home.  Many elderly women have shared with me memories of another unspoken tradition of burying a love letter under a rose bush in which they detail the type of marriage and future they would like to have.  This resulted many times in decades…
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The apple has long been a symbol of love, desire and temptation. In French, candy apples are called Pommes d’amour or “love apples.”  This particular spell has been around at least since the 1970’s, but I suspect that it is much older based on the use of ancient ingredients and symbolism.           You will need: A large apple Cinnamon Nutmeg Honey 3 Cloves One small pink taper candle   Carve a hole into…
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The making of potions and magical waters is common in many magical traditions, especially those of European origin.  I remember visiting a witch shop in Salem, Massachusetts years ago with my grandparents and seeing shelves full of “magical waters” which were herbal concoctions meant to be sprinkled around one’s general environment for a variety of purposes.  The following is a magical water that I developed to bring wealth and prosperity to a home or business.   You…
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Since I am growing sunflowers in my garden this year, I have been reminded of a simple love spell involving this powerful plant that I have decided to share here.  The sunflower is a magic plant, no question about it.  It has healing powers when used in spiritual work and the ability to dispel darkness and depression from one’s life.  My great grandmother used to make a floor wash out of sunflower petals and mop the entire…
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Admittedly we all have at least one unhealthy habit we would like to break.  It could be unhealthy eating, smoking or excessive worry or any other habit that holds up back from good health and happiness.  Whatever these unhealthy habits may be, the following spell is meant to break them.  I also find performing this particular spell highly therapeutic! You will need: One pillow case, a towel or piece of cloth that can be tied A glass…
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