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November 2 is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a day to celebrate the ancestors who have left us. A key element of Día de los Muertos is the ofrenda, a large altar to celebrate the ancestors. As a practitioner, you can create an ofrenda to initiate or maintain a relationship with the ancestors to facilitate future workings. First clear a dedicated space large enough to hold your offerings. In this space, you’ll place photos of those who have passed beyond the veil. ...
Death is part of everything that lives, and that sometimes means things are sad or uncomfortable. With tomorrow being Samhain, remembering the dead seems appropriate, through All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day (October 31 to November 2). This is a very simple spell for all ages and experience levels, and it should help with feelings of distress or discomfort. It is suitable for this time of year but may be used at any time a memorial is appropriate. Simply quiet yourself and ...
To give yourself a boost of insight today or prior to any divination practice, anoint your third eye using this method. If you have a special oil or water for this purpose, use it. If not, make a small batch of simple salt water or a crystal elixir. Dip your fingertips in the elixir and press them to the center of your forehead. Close your eyes and visualize your third eye opening—really see it. Imagine its color, shape, and size. Repeat these words as desired until you feel your insight ...
The energy you send out returns to you multiplied. So when you do something nice for a stranger or friend and you do it with a feeling of true generosity and compassion, you will set in motion waves of blessings from both seen and unseen sources. Today, do something small, but fill it with big love. A classic example is to buy coffee for the person after you in line at the coffee shop, but you might also bake cookies and share them with neighbors, buy flowers for a partner or coworker, or take ...
