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New job, school, town? Reinvent yourself ! I did this when I moved from one job to another and knew no one. To that rote question “How are you?” I answered every time, “Can’t complain.” Some of my fellow workers became annoyed and said, “Of course you can,” to which I replied, “I have my spouse and my child. All my family members are healthy. I am making a decent wage. My home is secure,” and so on. Some people inevitably walked away in a ...
This ritual serves to remind us how the seed and the earth are connected, and how it has been so for eons. You’ll need a pot, some potting soil, and some easy-to-grow seeds that are tolerant of cool weather, such as dill or lettuce. If you have a garden, you may sow your seeds directly into it. Begin by filling the pot with potting soil or prepare a small plot of the garden for outdoor planting. Plant your seeds according to package directions. Water the seeds and say:The seed is the ...
No matter how you feel about April Fools’ Day, there’s one fool always worth celebrating: the Fool of the tarot. In most tarot decks, the Fool is the first card of the major arcana and has the number zero. The Fool represents spontaneity, new beginnings, travel, and innocence. Pull this card from your deck or print a picture of one. Carry it with you today and let the Fool’s journey guide you on your adventures. Embrace your inner Fool and enjoy the day with confidence, grace, ...
Today is National Genealogy Day, a time to commit to a regular pattern of honor and communication with a specific ancestor until Samhain. Choose a deceased grandparent or older relative with whom you either feel or would like to build a strong connection. Put a photograph of them in a beautiful frame. (If you don’t have a photograph, create a sketch or write and decorate the individual’s name, and frame it.) Prepare a tray with the photograph (or framed sketch or name), a candle ...
