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With the fall equinox close at hand, the theme of balance is in the universe. Light and dark are moving toward equality. The next several days are the perfect time to evaluate the balance in your own life. Open yourself to the balance theme with this quick meditative working in tree pose. If you are unfamiliar, a quick "tree pose" internet search will bring up images for this yoga pose, which is all about a strong base, stability, and balance. The leg that remains on the ground is your base. ...
Mugwort is great to work with for divination. It helps you slip into a relaxed dreamlike trance state, opening yourself to receive and interpret messages more easily. Lavender, sacred lotus, and rose petals make ideal accompaniments to add to the tea, in both flavor and power. Mix these ingredients together, adjusting quantities according to your own personal taste and what you have available. Sacred lotus may be a bit expensive and can be a little difficult to find. Mugwort tea can be bought ...
When you need to see a situation with the utmost clarity, turn to a water bath meditation. Set your scene with minimal lighting. If you use candles, ensure they are in a firesafe container with nothing nearby to light. For background sound, try an internet search for "clarity binaural beats." (While binaural beats are best used through headphones, you want them only as background, so skip the earbuds.) Fill your bath with warm water and sprinkle in a handful of sea salt. To maintain the ...
Today we celebrate the first official harvest of the season. It is a time to celebrate the abundance you have gathered. Whether this is the fruits of your garden or the fruits of a harvest in other areas of your life, now is the time to celebrate and be thankful for all you have achieved so far this year. Create a small collage with pictures, words, statements, sigils, stickers, or anything that represents your achievements for the year. This will need to be placed on your altar or in another ...
