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Some traditions say it is bad luck to plant sage in your own garden; instead, you should have someone else do it for you. If you take a sage leaf and write your fondest wish upon it, then place it under your pillow for three nights, it is said youll dream of what you wish, and your dream will come true. I use sage in incense to help with learning.

Anise is good for protection and purification. I use it sometimes in candles or incense for meditation and protection.

Last but not least, is Salt. Sea salt is best. Salt cleanses and purifies. It can be used in cleansing rituals, and banishings. Use salted water to purify new

The Goddess begins to assume her role as Crone, reflecting the slow death and hibernation of the land that has already begun. We are not sad now, because we know that within her the God waits, ready to be reborn again at the proper time. Our harvest celebrations may be bittersweet, but there is always the hope of the return of the God and the light to look forward to. Mabon is a time of thanksgiving for all that has been sacrificed to ensure we can prosper.

What will you be thankful for this year? What will you be harvesti

d) The Great Work/Rite

This is the Main Event, though at times it is coincident with and may be inclusive of the build-up. This may be the central reason for the rite (if there is one) and, in those traditions which define it in any way, usually involves some procurement of knowledge (science) or expression of inspiration (art).

In Wicca, like in most tantric traditions, it either takes place physically or symbolically. The more complex and socially controversial form of t

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