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I love Sundays. It often feels like a day spent between the worlds. And we all know that what happens between the worlds magically affects all worlds. On Sundays I like to sleep in, move slowly, linger over coffee and morning pages, take long walks with my dog, and escape the constraints of my usual routines in favor of solitude, quietude, and adventure. Even if for only an hour, can you take yourself between the worlds today? Do you know what activities and spaces provide you with a greater ...
Yom Kippur, the most sacred holy day in the Jewish calendar, is a time for fasting, reflection, and atonement. Here is a meditation to do today, even if you are not Jewish. If possible, abstain from food until sundown. Avoid wearing leather, jewelry, or fancy clothing. Sit on a chair with your back straight, and focus on your breathing. Inhale through your nose, and exhale through your mouth. Consciously allow toxic beliefs and harmful thoughts to dissipate with your exhalations while ...
In late September, many students anticipate their first school exams and project deadlines. A spell bag can help scholars succeed. Herbs that enhance focus and concentration include ginseng, sage, rosemary, ginkgo biloba, and turmeric. Blue stones, including lapis lazuli, turquoise, sodalite, kyanite, and labradorite, can assist with mental prowess. Create a small bag of yellow fabric to represent sunshine and air, and place several of the abovementioned herbs and crystals within. Since the ...
Today is Mabon, a time of balance. The light and the dark stand equal, with the dark increasing. Everything is in flux, balanced on the point of a pin. It is this balance that gives power and mobility. So, too, must your life be balanced so that you can respond as needed. For this spell, you will need a pocket compass, the kind with a metal pointer balanced on a post. Sunset is the best time for casting, though any time during the day will work. Cup the compass in your hands and pay attention ...
