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Today is Labor Day in the United States and Canada, a day to honor workers and all the good that has been gained from labor movements and trade unions. Today, dedicate some time to remember and honor the hardworking people who have fought to achieve these accomplishments and also some time for rest and relaxation. Even if you must work today, you owe it to yourself to set aside even a few quiet moments for this simple bit of celebration. Find a quiet place where you can have a few moments to ...
As you may have noticed, Mercury is retrograde right now in Virgo, a sign it rules. This means that this particular retrograde period is likely to be more problematic than others. Have no fear—we have you covered! To help counteract the potential negative influences brought on by this retrograde, make this special incense blend. Combine and powder equal parts of copal, rosemary, and lavender. Burn a little over charcoal each morning during the retrograde (August 23 to September 15) to ...
This simple magical practice for creating increased cues of safety in the body, even in uncertain situations, can transform our ability to respond effectively to situations. Sit with your spine stacked over the sitting bones. Feel your head sitting atop the spine. Now use your nose to draw micro circles in front of you—tiny, subtle, and in both directions. Notice the movement in your first (atlas) vertebra, which sits just below the skull in the neck. Now trace miniscule figure-eight ...
During the Ottoman Empire, some seers divined the future by using sand. This ritual is based on that method. You’ll need some sand, which you can find at garden centers, and an old metal tray. (If you’re planning a trip to the beach, that would also be a good place to perform this ritual.) First, spread the sand over the tray, and cover it completely. Then think of a question. As you do so, run your hands through the sand. Feel it. Play with it. When you feel ready, stop and look ...
