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In Egyptian tradition, Tefnut is the goddess of water. She rules over rain, dew, damp air, and other forms of moisture. She is the sister and consort of Shu, the Air god; and the mother of Geb and Nut. Tefnut appears as a woman with the head of a lioness bearing pointed ears (which distinguishes her from Sekhmet, whose ears are round). She was worshipped most in Heliopolis and Leontopolis. People sought her blessings for purification, health, and water. Call upon her with this ...
The world can be a frightening place, and many of us face challenges in our everyday lives that test our resolve and call for more courage than we feel we have. Tap into the energy of the summer Sun to recharge your soul's batteries and fire up your courage. Find a private place outside where you can sit under a tree. If you don't have a yard or a nearby wood, try going to a local park when it is quiet. Put your back against the tree and feel the strength of nature. Feel the warmth and ...
Midsummer is an excellent time to craft your own tools. Finding things while you hike in the woods or stroll along a beach always feels satisfying and creates a personal connection with a wand or an altar piece. Take your time, and look around while you are out and about. One of my favorite wands was made from three thin willow tree branches that I gathered right after a storm. Braiding the strands and allowing them to dry for a Full Moon cycle made for an excellent ritual wand. I've been ...
Tanabata is the traditional Japanese celebration of love at first sight, practiced in a culture where arranged marriages were once the norm. Doomed to partake in a forced marriage, Princess Shokujo fell in love with Kengyo. The Sky King forbade their love, but later allowed them to meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Tonight, practice Love at First Sight magic. Meditate on a person, place, thing, or idea that you fell in love with at first sight. Conjure the feeling, ...
