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Mother Earth is known by many names around the world and envisioned in many ways, and as the Earth Goddess she has been with us since the earliest times. As this is Earth Day, it is a wonderful day to create your own temporary or permanent representation of Mother Earth. This goddess is nurturing in shape, form, and concept. If you live near a beach or can easily travel to one, go there and bring your digging and sculpting tools. Create a unique rendition of the Earth Goddess right near the ...
In the Anderson Feri Reclaiming Tradition, there is an important phrase that is often spoken at their gatherings: "There is enough if we share." This simple saying reminds us that the wealthy abundance of resources provided to us by Mother Earth is more than enough to sustain us all if we share. Survival is a team sport, after all. In their ritual feasts they bless their food, saying, "May you never thirst" and "May you never hunger." These prayers offer simple gratitude and acknowledgment of ...
Use this spell to capture and deflect any baneful energies being sent your way. You'll need a small mirror and a black eyeliner pencil or marker. Use the eyeliner or marker to draw a large pentacle to cover the mirror. As you draw the symbol, say: Earth is my power! Spirit, my shield! I am protected, as Nature doeth will! Stand with the mirror in front of every window and entrance in your home, with the reflective side of the mirror facing out toward the outside world. Repeat the words above ...
Today is National Licorice Day, a time to honor the black chewy candy flavored with licorice root. If you're among those who enjoy this candy, you can employ it for powerful magic to ground your energy, neutralize anxiety, and protect yourself from all forms of negativity. (You can substitute chocolate, which can be used similarly, provided you like the way it tastes.) Safely light a black candle (or a dark brown one if you're using chocolate). Set some candy on a plate near the candle, exactly ...
