
Witch in the Kitchen

Virgo-type friends report that every time they open a tidied cupboard, the sight of neatly arranged cans and jars—or cups and plates—gives them a rush of serenity and well-being. Even non-Virgos can enjoy this.
Cait Johnson • Witch in the Kitchen
attention. Another uses her precooking hand washing as a part of her spiritual practice: As she soaps her hands, she does a check of her present condition—emotional, mental, and physical. “Today I’m feeling irritable and stressed. I didn’t get enough sleep because the dog threw up on the bed at 3 A.M. I got caught in traffic, and I didn’t have time
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Slice a crisp apple in ¼-inch slices, crosswise. Surprise! There is a little five-pointed star of seeds in the center of each slice. This pentacle inside the apple is a traditional symbol of health, life, and protection—the Earth Mother’s promise of spring’s return. Tuck two or three slices of apple underneath the lettuce, so the edges are peeking
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