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On this day in 1820, an eighty-ton sperm whale sank the Essex, a whaling ship from Nantucket, Massachusetts. This event was the inspiration for Herman Melville's famous fictional story Moby Dick. Nantucket is a beautiful, mystical, magical seaport. I once rode the ferry to Nantucket, and I'll never forget the experience. I clearly felt the energies of past lives upon me. Are you the captain of your ship, or are you the crew? Do you command your voyage, or are you fighting fictional monsters ...
There was a time when fire scrying in a fireplace was a popular fall and winter activity for families as they sat in their parlors in the evening. This spell takes us back to those times. To go about fire scrying, just follow the suggestions in the verse below. You may also use your cauldron or a small heatproof container. In whatever container you choose, start your fire carefully and never leave it unattended. To read your fate in the November fire as it crackles and blazes,Look into the ...
National Color Day celebrates the wonderful diversity of color in the world. Whether by playing with paints, taking a hike in nature, or making a playlist of "colorful" songs, there are a lot of fun ways to appreciate the hues in your life. One of my favorite things to do is watch the leaves changing color where I live. No matter where I have resided, there's always a shift. In some places the change is subtle, and other places it's a riot of color, like in New England. I hand-collect the ...
To shed light on an issue that's causing confusion or a feeling of stuckness, write a description of the issue on a piece of paper, ideally one that, if held up to the light, you can see through partially. Regular printer paper is fine; just avoid anything heavy like card stock or construction paper. Be sure to write down any aspects of the situation that feel particularly confusing or obstructed. Tape the paper onto an eastern- or southern-facing window of your home that receives sunlight for ...
