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Can you believe it's almost the Winter Solstice? Also called Yule, Midwinter, and many other names, this is a sacred time for those of us who walk in alignment with the seasons. (For folks in the Southern Hemisphere, it is currently approaching Midsummer.) Because we are soon to formerly welcome back the Holy Sun/Son at this time, let's put a little fire in our step to amp us up in preparation! At nightfall, simply light a candle of any color. (Black, white, and fire colors are ideal.) When ...
As the growing season draws to a close, it's time to put away your summer things and clear out the old energy. This makes way for new fall things and fresh energy. Begin by brushing your hands or a fan over your body to clear your aura. Then sweep the floor from the edges toward the door and out over the threshold, or into a dustpan at the threshold. Visualize negativity leaving with it. Look at your summer things. Do you have outdoor toys that will need replacing in the spring or that have ...
Imbolc traditionally begins at sundown on February 1. With many parts of the world still coated in rain or snow, we honor this changing of the seasons with the glowing of a candle flame. For this spell you will need a tealight candle, some sprigs of greenery if you have any available (to help with atmosphere), and a clean space on your windowsill. On the windowsill place the tealight and greenery. Safely light your candle and say: Around the world, winter istaking its last breaths,And ...
There are some people who love winter, and others who are more than ready for it to be done by the end of January. There’s no way to speed up the change of the seasons, but you can connect to more tropical energies when the winter blues have got you down. For this exercise you’ll need a candle, a playlist of summer songs, and a drink that reminds you of warmer weather. Start by safely lighting the candle and saying: Today I chase the winter blues away! Start your playlist and ...
