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Here is a prayer for the summer solstice. Feel free to reword it as you wish. I welcome the east, where energy rises;call in the south, where the lightreaches; gather the west, where we seeksacred rest; and greet the north, wherewe sink into our roots. Hail above,where our planetary parents Sun andMoon reside, and below, where allthat has come before informs us. Rise. Reach. Rest. Roots.Above and below. I place my hands on my heart andknow that as I stand in the brightlight of the summer ...
As we approach the day of the summer solstice, you might want to consider taking some time to refresh your altar (or to create one, if you haven’t yet). Think of it as a bit of Midsummer spiritual housecleaning, a way to prepare yourself for the magical workings of the second half of the year. Working mindfully and with focus, remove everything already on the altar, and clean and dust as necessary. You can either return all of the objects to their original spot or perhaps change things ...
Now that the solstice has passed and winter has officially arrived, the daylight hours will very gradually increase, with the promise of spring to someday arrive (however far away). But first we must pass through winter! In many Western magical traditions, winter is tied to the north and the element of earth, which rules over groundedness, stability, the physical body, and silence. To get the most out of the coming months, attune to the element of earth. If you can, sit on the earth outside, ...
The moon is in its home sign of Cancer for most of the day, and we may be feeling a desire to be around a few less people today and stick to ourselves. The winter solstice draws near, and the things that truly matter are likely to be on our mind. Before the rush of the holidays takes full effect, use the power of the Cancer moon to create a place of sanctuary and peace in your home. For this spell you will need some lavender water and four small to medium-size pieces of citrine, selenite, ...
