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On this date in La Paz, Bolivia, begins the monthlong celebration of Alasitas. The main figure honored during this event is Ekeko, a god of abundance. Ekeko is depicted as a man carrying money and household items related to abundance. If presented with wheat, he provides a good harvest. If he is presented with money, the household will prosper. Miniature items are sold at the festival. These items are exchanged as gifts to bring specific types of abundance. It is believed that if you are ...
This period of time over the holidays, with kids out of school and workplaces holding those dreaded parties, might leave you in need of peace and quiet and some time alone. But maybe your home is still filled with people, or perhaps you are visiting relatives in their space. Put on the kettle, choose your favorite mug from the cupboard, and get ready for the power of tea. Black tea has antioxidants and other compounds that improve cardiovascular and neurological health. Plus it provides ...
For this self-love healing spell, you’ll need a washable marker in the color of your choice. Spend some time in meditation, asking your higher self what within you needs healing right now. If it’s a mental-emotional situation, get a sense of where in your body you feel the strongest connection to this issue. Then ask your higher self what healing words or symbols would be most beneficial right now. It could be something like “love,” “forgiveness,” or ...
Shadows fill the sky today as a solar eclipse covers much of Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. It’s also the night of the new moon. All of this energy makes it a perfect time to confront our shadow self, the part of our psyche that makes us uncomfortable and is often repressed or ignored. Simply acknowledging our shadow can often be a challenge. Find a dark place where you won’t be disturbed, and place a lit candle in a spot between you and a wall. Ideally you want to ...
