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Sound is used in magic for a variety of purposes. For this spell, use a chime or bell to tune into those around you and boost your communication skills. You can ring an actual bell, tap a spoon handle (or other utensil) on a crystal glass or other container, or use a recorded sound. In the space where you want to boost the connection, make the sound. Visualize the waves of sound enhancing the room or area and strengthening your connection with everyone who will be in it. This can be done ...
Roses, great symbols of beauty, offer their essence for radiant skin and self-love. Today let's craft a sacred rosewater spray, a potion to embrace our inner and outer beauty. Gather these ingredients: 2 ounces distilled rose water ½ ounce distilled witch hazel 3–5 small rose quartz chips A 3-ounce cosmetic spray bottle In a serene space, bring all of your ingredients together. As you blend them into the spray bottle, recite the following chant: By petals' grace and ...
Aquarius, the water bearer, an air sign in astrology, carries the elemental qualities of both air and water— thought and emotion. Aquarians can often compartmentalize emotions in order to seek a clear path while also holding their emotions with care and consideration, creating a powerful force of creative ingenuity. In their natural embodiment, Aquarians are masters of the "flow state." Music has the ability to hold space for and move our emotions, yet it is almost entirely ephemeral, ...
Today is National Maple Syrup Day. This delicious treat is made by boiling sap from sugar maple trees. You can also take it farther to make maple sugar. These natural sweeteners represent abundance. They form the foundation of many small and sustainable businesses, as people gather maple sap and turn it into various products. They also support a number of seasonal festivals and other events in areas where maple syrup is important. For this ritual, you need a bit of maple syrup or maple sugar ...
