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This time of the year can be difficult when dealing with complicated family dynamics. Strained relationships are easily exacerbated with the stress of holidays. If you know you will be encountering uncomfortable situations, plan to have some backup at hand. Gather together a small piece of amethyst, a small piece of quartz, 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds, 1 tablespoon dried jasmine buds, 1 tablespoon dried rose petals, and 4 drops of vanilla extract. You can use a small drawstring cloth ...
The veil is at its thinnest at this time of year, so it's the perfect time to clear negative energy from your home. This simmer pot will chase away the gloomies while ushering in coziness and warmth. Begin in the morning with a large soup pot filled ¾ of the way with water. Turn an apple sideways on a cutting board and slice it into 9 pieces so the pentagram made through the core and seeds may be seen. Place these in the pot. Next add 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon ginger, and 9 ...
Make a batch of this granola for a quick grounding snack. As you combine the ingredients, focus on the calming, nurturing, stable correspondences associated with the element of earth. Infuse these thoughts into your working now for extra support when you eat it later. You will need: 3 cups of raw nuts to your liking ½ cup raw pepitas 1 cup hemp hearts ¼ cup chia seeds 1 cup finely shredded coconut 1 cup dried cranberries ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup maple ...
With the fall equinox close at hand, the theme of balance is in the universe. Light and dark are moving toward equality. The next several days are the perfect time to evaluate the balance in your own life. Open yourself to the balance theme with this quick meditative working in tree pose. If you are unfamiliar, a quick "tree pose" internet search will bring up images for this yoga pose, which is all about a strong base, stability, and balance. The leg that remains on the ground is your base. ...
