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Today is Festivus for the rest of us! Festivus became part of pop culture when it was featured on Seinfeld, a popular television sitcom in the 1990s. It is an actual nonreligious holiday that was created by Daniel O'Keefe back in 1966. Although Festivus is a parody type of holiday that has "feats of strength" competitions and the proclaiming of "Festivus miracles," this spell is for the airing of grievances. It is a way to rid yourself of your frustrations privately, rather than airing your ...
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. ...
If you are a plant lover like me, you may have a collection of plants inside and outside of your home. There comes a time when some of the leaves on your plants may wither and turn brown. This spell is designed for you to think about transformation while you remove the dead leaves from your plants. Death is part of the cycle of life. As you gather up the brown leaves, this chant can help you stay in the mindset of going with the flow of transformation, making space for new things and embracing ...
Water is the magical elixir of life. Not only does water from rain clouds nourish the earth, but it is also the element that is connected to our emotions. This spell will help you deal with heavy emotions. Gather up some rain water or snow (and let it melt) and place it in a bowl. Safely light a small white candle next to the bowl for the intention of purity and cleansing. The flame of the candle will add energy for transformation. Sit with your feelings, feel the feelings, and allow yourself ...
