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Today is the day most Americans know as Columbus Day. It is also now called Indigenous Peoples’ Day, in acknowledgment of the fact that there were indigenous people already living here when Columbus “discovered” the New World. It was, in fact, only new to him. Our reality, or at least our awareness of it, is a constantly shifting and changing space. This can be tough to deal with, but it is important for us to constantly strive to change for the better. On this day in ...
The new moon is a space between the ending of one lunar cycle and the beginning of another. Things in life enter this phase and come out the other side reborn, just like the fresh waxing moon. This spell uses the transformative power of the new moon to create a job change or promotion. Gather these items:* A black bowl filled with water to represent the dark moon* A waterproof object to represent your job (such as a paper clip, a nail, etc.) After dark, sit outdoors or near a window with the ...
The birthstone for the month of August is peridot. In ancient Egypt peridot was held in high esteem by the pharaohs, and it is still considered the national gem of Egypt today. Peridot is associated with joy and light and is known as the “gem of the sun.” In order to increase all forms of abundance in your life, place a peridot gemstone on your altar or sacred space. Surround the peridot with coins to symbolize monetary gain. Visualize the abundance that you want in your ...
Cicadas, also known as tree crickets, are a bug that represents transformation. Their loud, screeching songs can be heard in the summer in the Northern Hemisphere. They sing loudly in an effort to find a mate. They make a loud sound as a group to benefit everyone. Use the wisdom of the cicadas to find more members of your magical tribe. Life is more meaningful when you find more of your own kind. If there are cicadas near where you live, go outside and say these words: The songs of the ...
