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Each of us has significant days in our lives. Days we mark every year. Good days and bad days. Days when things happened that changed us and our lives forever. August 22 is one of those days for me. In 1990 my life changed forever, in a moment. Over the years I still remember the trauma and the resulting pain, but I have come to think of August 23 as the day to begin again. Regardless of what happens to us in life, good or bad, we must develop strategies to survive. We must learn to ground, ...
This spell uses the awesome power of a thunderstorm to banish an issue from your life. You’ll need a six-inch terracotta flowerpot saucer and some garden or potting soil. As a thunderstorm approaches, fill the saucer with the soil. Smooth out the soil. With your finger, a pencil, or a stick, write a word describing your problem in the soil, or draw a symbol or image of it. For example, if you’re having money worries, you could write “money” or draw a dollar sign. When ...
Freedom and justice for all is a promising concept; its tenets are embodied in our flag. Today is Flag Day and a supermoon. Spells done today are supercharged. The colors of the US flag are symbolic: Red: Hardiness and valor White: Innocence and purity Blue: Perseverance, justice, and vigilance For this spell, candlelight will be used to symbolize the fire element. You will need: * A reusable bag* A sheet of paper* A sharp pencil * Scissors* 1 large white pillar candle* 2 ...
Springtime heralds the arrival of gardening in most locations, and carrying out a seed and garden blessing will start the season off right. You’ll need some packets of seeds, a trowel or small shovel, some organic fertilizer, and a cup of water. Carry the items to your garden location. Hold the seeds skyward and say: I honor these seeds, each carryingthe essence of new life and the giftsof food, warmth, and shelter. MayI learn the lessons of these seedsand respect their ...
