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As winter begins to release its icy grip, water starts to flow. Ice turns to water. Frost oozes from the earth, brooks begin to flow, and rivers run again. Water, the giver of life on this planet, flows again. Without it, everything—and I mean everything—on this Earth would perish. The seed would not sprout, and crops would wither. We spend the first half of March in Pisces, the zodiac sign ruled by watery Neptune. This is a perfect time to honor the element of water. All you need ...
The spring equinox is coming, so now is a great time to think about renewal and rebirth. Taking a hot shower with fresh springtime herbs is a fabulous way to bring in new ideas and energy. This is very simple to do. Gather a bundle of your favorite fresh herbs, such as rosemary, lavender, peppermint, thyme, or eucalyptus. Wrap the bundle in twine and let it hang from your showerhead. Start the water and let the steam bring out the essence and scent of the herbs. Step into the shower and feel ...
Why is it that the coming of spring awakens in us the urge to clean and freshen our life spaces? Through cleansing, we sweep away winter's detritus and open ourselves to a purified sacred space and fresh inspiration. Select a broom, a small bowl, salt, and loose lavender petals. Mix salt and water in the bowl. Move sunwise (clockwise) through your dwelling, sweeping each space with your broom and sweeping toward the main door. As you sweep, envision negativity and past misfortunes being swept ...
The relative permanence of stones provides a vehicle for remembering and honoring the ephemeral (think: tombstones). If you have a garden or potted plant, you can include a stone as a touchpoint for helpful spirits. This can be a simple unadorned stone, or you can use paint pens to decorate it, using waterproof sealant to protect the design. Hold the stone in your palm, close your eyes, and feel its weight and temperature, bringing your awareness to the physicality of stone on flesh. Then ...
