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Can you believe it's almost the Winter Solstice? Also called Yule, Midwinter, and many other names, this is a sacred time for those of us who walk in alignment with the seasons. (For folks in the Southern Hemisphere, it is currently approaching Midsummer.) Because we are soon to formerly welcome back the Holy Sun/Son at this time, let's put a little fire in our step to amp us up in preparation! At nightfall, simply light a candle of any color. (Black, white, and fire colors are ideal.) When ...
This spell removes unwanted attachments from others. It's a great way to get an ex to stop pestering you, to get coworkers to stop harassing you, or just to shake off a lingering memory that is no longer appropriate for you to carry. You'll need a jar of cayenne pepper, a pen and paper, thirteen matches, some sea salt crystals, and lavender oil. Empty the cayenne pepper into another receptacle. Write the person's name on the paper and put it in the empty pepper jar. Add the matches, then pour ...
Today is known as Thread the Needle Day, which celebrates the idea of successfully navigating a difficult situation or limited window of opportunity in order to resolve a conflict. If you've ever tried to thread an actual needle, you'll understand how the expression came to be. Figuratively or physically, threading a needle takes patience, skill, and good (in)sight. If you're trying to bring two or more opposing sides or viewpoints together to end a dispute or promote community, here's a handy ...
An ancient, widespread mystical belief is that everyone and everything is, in fact, the universe, God, or (insert your own term here) experiencing itself. To more deeply experience this reality, visit your favorite sacred space and meditate until all the cares of yesterday, tomorrow, and today seem to fade away. Anoint your third eye (brow chakra) with either sandalwood paste or powder, turmeric powder, eyebright powder, or honey. Declare:I am all Oneness, I am all Being.Enlighten my life as ...
