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It is the day after my birthday, and there's a year until it's my birthday again. I recognize the power of cycles in my life, and celebrate consciously working with them. Not just after times of trouble, but also after great excitement and joy, I am learning how to begin again. Whether it is used with the new moon cycle, a solar return, a birthday, or even the Gregorian calendar "new year," a cyclical process of conscious renewal is powerful. On dark paper, write names of people, places, ...
This fun rite is usually done around Oestara/Alban Eilir/Spring Equinox or the Christian celebration of Easter. Children can participate, too. Before boiling the eggs, bless the water by using a wand or athame dipped into the pot and saying: All who eat thereof are hereby blessed. Boil white eggs, then remove them from the pot. When the eggs are dry and have cooled, use a white or colorless wax crayon to inscribe sigils on each of them. These symbols can be runes, ogham letters, planetary ...
Sometimes life can throw painful things our way, and there's no way to overcome them but to live through them. This simple spell is designed to help you move through difficult times on your journey to healing. All you need is a chime or taper candle. (Chime candles are best, as they burn much faster.) Find a quiet moment and while holding the unlit candle, think about your current difficulty. As you do, allow yourself to feel the frustration, pain, or anger associated with it, and very gently ...
This year's Drumming Day falls on a full moon—a great opportunity to recognize the power of percussive rhythm in ritual. Drums are among the most ancient of instruments and are still a driving force in rituals today the world over. They help us keep time, energize us, and unify our movements. Many people play drums at circles and events, but few recognize that it's important not only to make a noise but also to listen to what's happening around them. When we listen as we play, we connect ...
