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Today is Arbor Day. This is one of my favorite holidays, as it celebrates our tree siblings. Try to spend at least part of the day out among the trees, whether in your own yard, a city park, or forest bathing on conservation land. We know that we share breath with the trees. They breathe out the oxygen we need to inhale, and we exhale the carbon dioxide that the trees breathe in. Our relationship with the trees is truly vital to life on this planet. It’s a delightful symbiosis. However, ...
The Full Moon in the watery, intuitive, emotional, and nurturing sign of Cancer tonight is an ideal time to heal and strengthen family bonds, with both those who are family by birth and those who are chosen family. For this spell you will need a bowl of water and slips of paper to write down the names of those in your family you wish to bless using a pen. Then, under the Full Moon, place the name papers into the water and say: Cancer Moon, as you do shine,Bless those who are family of ...
Today’s Cancer moon means you’re likely to feel extra emotional and sensitive, which is not a bad thing. Still, as we quickly approach the coldest and darkest point on the Wheel of the Year, it may be desirable to give your mind, heart, and energy field a magical boost. Today, bring home a living rosemary plant in a pot. Some stores sell rosemary in the shape of a holiday tree at this time of year, but any rosemary will do. Gently snip a tiny sprig of rosemary. Sit comfortably, ...
Everyone thinks about spring cleaning, but few people think about fall cleaning. September is a good time to start switching from summer to fall things. The hottest days of summer are usually over, but the weather hasn’t turned cold yet, so there’s room for transition. First, put away the summer toys and make sure swimming suits are washed before storage, etc. The lightest clothes such as shorts and tank tops can go, but leave versatile ones like T-shirts and ankle pants available ...
