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The nine Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, are associated with inspiration, creativity, and intelligence. Do you need to be motivated in taking on a new project? Completing an existing one? Or maybe in just getting through a daily routine? Call upon the Muses. You may do some research to find the Muse that best fits your needs or goals. Better yet? Just speak to all of them. Select nine small white pillar candles or tealights and a mirror big enough to hold them. Set the candles in a ...
Can you believe it's almost the Winter Solstice? Also called Yule, Midwinter, and many other names, this is a sacred time for those of us who walk in alignment with the seasons. (For folks in the Southern Hemisphere, it is currently approaching Midsummer.) Because we are soon to formerly welcome back the Holy Sun/Son at this time, let's put a little fire in our step to amp us up in preparation! At nightfall, simply light a candle of any color. (Black, white, and fire colors are ideal.) When ...
This spell removes unwanted attachments from others. It's a great way to get an ex to stop pestering you, to get coworkers to stop harassing you, or just to shake off a lingering memory that is no longer appropriate for you to carry. You'll need a jar of cayenne pepper, a pen and paper, thirteen matches, some sea salt crystals, and lavender oil. Empty the cayenne pepper into another receptacle. Write the person's name on the paper and put it in the empty pepper jar. Add the matches, then pour ...
Today is known as Thread the Needle Day, which celebrates the idea of successfully navigating a difficult situation or limited window of opportunity in order to resolve a conflict. If you've ever tried to thread an actual needle, you'll understand how the expression came to be. Figuratively or physically, threading a needle takes patience, skill, and good (in)sight. If you're trying to bring two or more opposing sides or viewpoints together to end a dispute or promote community, here's a handy ...
