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The summer solstice arrived yesterday. It's time to salute the new summer sunrise! Check a weather app to determine the sunrise in your area. Set an outdoor altar that allows you to stand behind it, facing east. Populate the altar with solar colors and correspondences: gold or yellow cloth; pyrite, tiger's-eye, carnelian, or amber; yellow candles; sunflowers; lemons; statuary; etc. You'll also need a quart jar with a lid and four tea bags of your choice. Fill the jar with water and set it and ...
Use this spell to help bring comfort and restore stability when needed. Find a small stick on the ground, and hold it as you reflect on the current situation that has you feeling troubled. Let your worries and other emotions flow into the stick. As you sit in contemplation, break the stick into smaller pieces. Poke each piece into the ground, making the outline of a circle with the pieces. Cover the ends of the sticks completely with a thick layer of dirt, making sure any sharp ends are buried ...
April rains are cleansing and nurturing. This is a good time to clean your ritual tools, refresh your altar, and renew the positive energy of your ritual space. To do this, if possible place any magical tools that won't be harmed outside during a gentle April rain. Place them in a protected area. (If you can't do this, I have a suggestion for you next.) Leave your tools outside for a couple of minutes. Bring them inside and place them on a clean kitchen towel. Using a soft cotton cloth, buff ...
Many times historically, women workers protested, demanding fair working conditions and equal rights. Women workers protested child labor, exploitation, and dangerous working conditions. These protests eventually led to March 8th being declared International Women’s Day, which is celebrated today. Sit quietly, with spine aligned. Close your eyes. Practice a deep, long inhalation, followed by a longer exhalation. This breath will slow the heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and promote ...
