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The Greek god Hermes is associated with safe travels, good fortune, and work. One of the ways his blessings were bestowed was with a laurel branch dipped in water. Laurel is a common tree, but if you can’t find one, use bay leaves. They can be found in the spice section of most markets. For this blessing you will need a vehicle, some incense, a lighter, a laurel (bay) branch, and a bowl of water. Stand before the vehicle and light the incense. Cleanse yourself and the vehicle with the ...
Every good bird deserves a cozy nest in which to manifest the future. Use the following family blessing this spring to turn your backyard into a family gathering grounds. Gather these items:* 1 coconut shell, split in two* 2 handfuls wild grass* Your hair* Nontoxic gold leaf paint* Paintbrush* Gloves While wearing gloves, bless the inside of each half of the coconut shell. Inside the coconut shells, paint creative symbols that you associate with your family. Pick an animal, for example, or a ...
This holiday is celebrated around the world the day before Lent begins. It’s a day of feasting before fasting. Approximately two to three months after Yule, it is a good time to begin a spring clean-out. Bake hot cross buns or a king cake, or prepare a nourishing soup and let it simmer. While working in the kitchen, purge any outdated items and unused or broken tools. Whether there is snow on the ground or you are in the middle of a heat wave, invite friends and loved ones over for the ...
We love the holidays, but by early January we are ready to move on and embrace all the new year has to offer. Just as strange energies accumulate in late December/ early January, our refrigerators also acquire a lot of leftovers that need to be gotten rid of. Clear out both unwanted food and unwanted energy with this spell. Peek into your refrigerator and find any items that are past their expiration date. For many of us in early January, that might include a fruitcake. Once you’ve ...
