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All Fools’ Day (or April Fools’ Day) has a reputation for being a day of pranks and practical jokes— which means you should probably double-check the publication date of that too-good article you just saw on the internet. But what if on this day we embraced the energy of the Fool from the Major Arcana instead— while also viewing this card in a new light? Rather than seeing the Fool as a figure about to step off a cliff, consider that they’re stepping down from the ...
Tonight is the beginning of Purim, a holiday in the Jewish faith honoring Esther, who was a young Hebrew woman living in Persia. She became queen yet still risked her life in order to thwart a planned genocide of her people. You can read the whole story in the Book of Esther, which has inspired many modern retellings. It was one of my favorite stories growing up and a good reminder to be true to ourselves and our community despite whatever dangers we may face. Make an incense blend inspired by ...
Regardless of whether March marks for you the shift from winter into spring or summer into fall, it’s a good time to clear yourself energetically. We’ll use the Tarot and the body to achieve this cleanse. The fives in the Minor Arcana point to the need to break a cycle. These cards are a call to shift how you think, feel, perceive, or act in order to move forward. I recommend doing this clearing in the morning or evening, but it can work any time you need to realign. You can stand, ...
National Pink Day (or Pink Shirt Day) started with a show of solidarity by two Canadian boys wearing pink shirts to support another student who was being bullied. It is a day dedicated to breaking the bullying cycle that is found not only in school but outside the classroom as well. Unfortunately, bullies can even be found in the magical practitioner community, especially among those who are power-hungry or insecure in their own practice, so they seek to dominate and abuse others. Taking some ...
