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When I was growing up, Hanukkah was one of the bigger holidays that my family celebrated, and it was also one of my favorites. At a basic level, it is a celebration of resistance and persistence, and today, as the first night of Hanukkah, I invite you to utilize that symbolism in your magic by lighting a single candle in a dark room. The light of the flame represents both resistance against the dark and the persistence to shine bright no matter what may come your way. Sit in the room with your ...
We are just past Samhain and the Day of the Dead celebration. Now is a good time to confront our own feelings about mortality and have a conversation with Death. Sit where you will be undisturbed for about twenty minutes and where there is an empty chair facing you. Imagine a figure representing the personification of Death seated in the other chair. This figure is not a threat to you and has not come to claim you at this moment. Death is here for conversation. Talk about your fears ...
Cast this spell for success in reaching a particular goal. Youll need a hand bell, or you can create your own by punching a hole in the bottom of an empty food can and adding a length of string with a shiny coin tied and taped to the end of the string. Use a permanent marker to write words or draw symbols on the inside of the bell to express your goal. Go outside and look to the moon as you ring the bell at least three times. With every ring, say: Success is mine! You can keep the bell ...
Today is World Lion Day. The lion symbolizes powerful courage and strength. If you need extra help with your inner strength, this spell will assist you. Your words and thoughts are powerful. What you tell yourself is very important. Sometimes we need to do extra work on our inner dialogue to convince ourselves that we can handle challenging life situations with strength. Stand or sit in a comfortable position. Grab your favorite stone or crystal and place it in your dominant hand. Close both ...
