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Now in September, the fingers of dusk draw across the land earlier in the day. You know the season has turned toward autumn and closure. It’s time to settle accounts. It’s time to assess where we are in life and where we’re going. Tonight, take time to decide on your goals and hopes. To do this, create some quiet time. Sit by a window at dusk, and have a pen and paper with you. Focus on the mellow light of dusk creeping in. Think of what you’ve accomplished this year. ...
When we cleanse and charge our magickal tools, we often focus on the ones we use the most. But what about the other tools we use? For instance, maybe there’s a special kitchen knife you use in your spellwork, or perhaps you have a statue where you leave offerings. The rarity of a blue moon is a good time to think about those other tools and give them a jolt of lunar energy. Start by thinking about some of the more nontraditional and overlooked tools you use in your spellwork. Gather ...
The aurora australis is the southern lights found in the Southern Hemisphere, similar to the aurora borealis of the Northern Hemisphere. And just like their Nordic cousins, the southern lights look like multicoloured angel wings streaking across the sky. The aurora australis is best seen in August and September, around the time of the spring equinox, which in the north would be Mabon or the autumnal equinox. These amazing lights bring the potential for creativity and signify individuality. They ...
Mothers come in all shapes and sizes; they are not just the women who gave birth to us. Instead, mothers can be friends, sisters, lovers, and those who have raised us and looked after us in our darkest moments. The greatest mother of all is, of course, our beautiful Earth, and although we haven’t been the most responsible of her children, we do still care for her. On this Mother’s Day, show your gratitude to our wonderful Mother Earth. Go outside and stand barefoot on the grass, ...
