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The principle celebrated on the first day of Kwanzaa is Umoja, which means "unity." Today, work on a rededication to your own spiritual unity. Safely light a blue candle. Say and feel these words: Today, I do not start anew, but I do begin again. Each day is a new beginning, a new step along my path. Today, I begin again with harmony, peace, and unity in my heart and in my spirit. Spend as much time as you like in meditation and journal about your results. Extinguish the candle. ...
In the last month of the year, before the winter solstice, you can do a spell to release things. First, think about what you want to release. Releasing an attachment to an outcome is a way to regain peace about anything you might feel frustrated about. Find a dead leaf that has fallen from an autumn tree. Make sure it has enough space for you to write on it. If you cannot locate a leaf, use a small piece of biodegradable paper. Find a pencil and write down the things that you want to purge. ...
The evergreen leaves of holly, with their festive red berries, are a well-known holiday symbol. During the Yuletide season, real holly is often available at craft stores and florist shops. If you have pets or small children, you might want to remove the berries, which can be toxic if swallowed, or you can place a holly sprig into a plastic sandwich bag. You can also use an artificial sprig of holly, or draw a holly leaf and color it green, with red berries. Or inscribe the ogham letter for ...
As the holiday season kicks off, this spell will help you prepare for guests. Before guests arrive, say these Words of Power to create a calm, loving atmosphere: Peace on Earth begins with me. All who enter my door will be treated with dignity. Love lives here, peace lives here, This is a space without fear. All are welcome to my hospitality. And so it must be. Before guests arrive, as you think of your Words of Power, safely light a green candle to create calm vibrations. No one will know ...
