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Wednesday is ruled by Mercury, the winged messenger god of travel, communication, connection, and the digital realm. With summer well underway, it's time to make some travel plans. Grab your calendar and go through the next seven weeks, noting any times that you could get away. Maybe there is a Monday holiday coming up or a week at work you could take off. Highlight those dates, then make a list. Contact friends and family you long to see. Ask them: "Who wants to go camping, hiking, or ...
Today, nourish a long-distance friendship and bring joy to your heart by reviving the lost art of letter writing. Perhaps even get a pen pal relationship going. First, find or create a card or stationery that you love. Then safely light a candle. Hold your hands in prayer pose, close your eyes, and take some deep breaths. Connect with the spirit of your long-distance friend. Envision them and send them love. Feel and imagine that love boomeranging back to you, warming your heart, and shining ...
It's the time of year for high school and college graduations. It's a joyful time, but it's also bittersweet if you have a graduate preparing to leave home and go out into the world. This spell will give you some peace of mind and give your graduate some protection. You'll need a white candle in a secure holder or a heatproof dish, a photo of your graduate, a piece of paper, a pen, and an envelope. Place all of your supplies on your altar. Light the candle. Look at the photo of your graduate. ...
There is a long history to explain why the date (and time) 420 has become associated with marijuana, and there are a lot of stories that attempt to explain the connection. Everything from a numerological connection to a Bob Dylan song to the number of chemical compounds found in weed are all stories that get told. But the true story goes back to some stoner kids in the 1970s who had friendships with the Grateful Dead, and the rest is urban legend! Many a pot lover the world over celebrates the ...
