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April is part of the rainy season and thus a good time for water magic. Pay attention to when the rain falls, and give thanks for it. Observe where it goes, how it flows, where it pools or soaks into the ground. See how leaves and twigs follow the flowing water, how the plants soak it up. You can celebrate rain and the element of water in many ways. Put out a birdbath to catch the rain. Plant a rain garden in a soggy part of your yard. Use rain chains to channel water rolling off a shed or ...
Walking has many advantages. It provides exercise for good health. It encourages people to slow down. It gives you an opportunity to observe the surrounding environment. It promotes connections with nature and magical energies, and it's good for you. Today is National Walking Day this year, so take the time for a nice walk. Outdoors is ideal, but in inclement weather you could walk through a mall or other building instead. Feel your body and its connections to everything around you. Each ...
Yarrow has many nicknames, including bloodwort, green arrow, sneezeweed, nosebleed, green adder's mouth, soldier's woundwort, and allheal. These indicate its rich history as an healing herb. Modern research supports its astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, and other qualities. It also attracts beneficial insects and has deep roots in magic. Yarrow sprouts early in spring and is easy to cultivate. The best way to enjoy its benefits is to grow your own. Plant the seeds in sun to ...
Poetry comes from the spirit. It offers a way to see the world a little slant, to make sense of the mystical. It also plays a major role in magic. Most spells include elements of poetry. So do many rituals. This is because the mechanics of poetry, like rhyme and alliteration, provide more traction for moving energy, the same as they give that little "aha" in your head when you hear them. You can celebrate World Poetry Day in a variety of ways. Read a book of poems. Look through your collection ...
