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Some people do not like it when you surpass their expectations of you. Perhaps you get a part in the play, win the lottery, win at love, get a promotion, and so on. These are the people who find fault with your achievement or ignore it, or maybe even no longer speak to you, only about you. Do not let their reactions take the shine off your achievements. Bowing to such pressure can only diminish you. Instead, this is a time to be compassionate. Yes, reject the hurt and privately offer up ...
During the season of Cancer, the water sign in which the summer solstice occurs, I always create time for a fresh water blessing, investing spirit and energy in this life-giving force. Regardless of where you live, take a moment today to conduct a water blessing. Whether you go to a remote lake or an urban pond or pull a glass of water from your tap, pause and connect. Touch the water with your body. Dip a toe in, or a finger, or even your tongue. As your body touches the water, send thoughts ...
To determine the correct path to take when faced with an important decision, gather a white votive candle and one thumbtack for each of the potential choices, marking the tacks with a dab of paint, ink, or nail polish to differentiate them. Stick the thumbtacks into the candle, each at the same level, being careful not to crack the wax. Light the candle and say: For good of all and with true aim, First tack to fall in magical precision. Witch’s power and candle’s ...
Spring is a time of transformation. A cocoon spell helps us burst out of tired winter patterns. Go to a place where you will be undisturbed for at least thirty minutes. A floor or a bed works well. Wrap yourself up completely in a blanket or quilt, including over your head. (Make sure you can breathe easily.) Follow your breath until you feel safe and protected. Imagine yourself emerging into spring’s beautiful light, where anything and everything is possible. Slowly expose your head, ...
