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Wednesdays (ruled by Mercury) are aligned with Odin, the All-Father, who sacrificed one of his eyes to gain additional wisdom. As he has a wealth of knowledge within him, we can utilize the runes to gather additional insight from him. You can use a rune set, or if you do not have one, you can create one with slips of paper cut into uniform shapes. Draw a rune symbol on each slip of paper. Place the runes or slips of paper into a bag and mix them thoroughly. Close your eyes and think of ...
Right now, the stars are heavy with watery energy that is likely making a lot of us feel off-balance. Cast this spell today or whenever you feel the need for emotional or energetic balance. You will need: 1 piece of tumbled dumortierite (or another stone for balance) 1 piece of tumbled clear quartz (or another stone for clarity) A white spell/chime candle Cleanse the stones and light the candle. Place the dumortierite a few inches in front and to the left of the candle. Place the quartz ...
The evergreen leaves of holly, with their festive red berries, are a well-known holiday symbol. During the Yuletide season, real holly is often available at craft stores and florist shops. If you have pets or small children, you might want to remove the berries, which can be toxic if swallowed, or you can place a holly sprig into a plastic sandwich bag. You can also use an artificial sprig of holly, or draw a holly leaf and color it green, with red berries. Or inscribe the ogham letter for ...
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 ...
