Wishing on a star

This is a variation on the simple wishing on a star that many of us indulged in as children. In the Gypsy tradition, it goes like this:

Wish upon the first star you see in the night sky, on any night of the year...
Your wish will come true if a second star appears shortly afterward.

Quick Biscuits Gypsy Style

Ingredients:

• 4 cups flour
• 1 cup sour milk

Instructions:

Put the flour into a bowl and quickly mix in the sour milk. Knead briefly on a floured surface and pat out into a thick round or square. Cut into rounds or squares. Cook on both sides on a hot floured griddle or heavy frying pan until cooked through.
Found at: Journey Folki

Harmony Spell

Disruptive neighbors who upset the harmony of your home can be tamed quite simply. Place small hand mirrors on windowsills facing their home. These reflect back whatever is being sent to you. As you place the mirrors, say:

"Return to sender."

If the spell is done with an attitude of love for yourself and your family, that positive emotion will be reflected back to you, and your neighbors will respond to your influence without realizing why.

Safe Travel

Many people travel during this time of year. Take a stone with you from home — it can be from your garden or driveway. Think of it as a link to your home, connecting you in order to guide you safely back again.

Cleanse the stone under running water and say:

From the earth you came to me,
Guide me on my way.
To the earth I’ll bring you back,
Guide me on my way.
Safe journey, safe return,
Guide me on my way.

As you do so, visualize your safe journey and return. When you do return, replace the stone where you found it.