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Today is the Egyptian Day of Hathor, mother goddess of love, joy, beauty, and life at its most intense. Honor Hathor with a nurturing spell. We all nurture people, places, and things. Recognizing how we create and anchor joy, beauty, and love in our lives solidifies and multiplies these energies. Identify one thing you love—it could be a practice, person, or place. Find something small to represent that thing, perhaps a crystal, picture, or map. Place the item on your altar. If you don't ...
Take some time today to get clear on your values, illuminate your purpose, and manifest the world you want to help create. Safely light a white candle. If you'd like, light a stick of incense or diffuse some essential oil. (Pine, rosemary, lavender, and cedar would all be good choices.) Relax your body as you take some deep breaths. Now ask yourself, "What are my values?" Make a list of your top three in a notebook or journal, editing and rewriting as needed. Next, ask yourself, "How do I ...
In some parts of Northern Europe (mainly Sweden, Finland, and Norway), this is the day when holiday decorations should be put away. In Norway this day is called Tyvendedagen, which means "Twentieth Day," as in the 20th day after Christmas. It's known by other names as well, but it's basically a day to rid the home of all holiday associations, if you haven't already done so. If you have, then this is also a spell for general cleansing As you clean and tidy up your living space, visualize the ...
The home is the foundation upon which we live our lives. This spell will help to strengthen and stabilize that foundation.Go for a walk around your garden or neighborhood and find a small stone or concrete chip, piece of gravel, etc. Pick it up and bring it home. Go to the place in your home where you spend the most time. Take a moment to breathe and settle your mind. Stand or sit comfortably, holding the stone in your hands. Bring the stone up to your lips and speak the following directly into ...
