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Winter - the season when the land darkens and sleeps - is also a potent time to work with spirit and insight. The long, dark months provide time to wind down, reflect on the past months, and prepare for spring's bounty. On each night between now and the New Year, turn out the lights and light a purple candle (for insight and destiny). Repeat the following charm: As the Earth sleeps deep and prepares to burst forth with life anew, may i use this time for renewal, gathering ...
In Celtic countries, many ritual processions took place in the weeks leading up to the solstice and Christmas season. Many had very ancient pagan origins. In remote areas, songs were sung by groups of men who went from house to house. One of the men wore a bull's hide and led the procession around the house in a sunwise direction. The leader shook the horns and hooves of the hide, while the other men beat on it with sticks. These are some of the words to their ancient winter ...
Today is the Feast of Epona, an earth mother goddess who became the much-beloved Celto- Roman goddess of horses. You may not have access to horses, but you can meet the goddess of these sacred animals in an astral journey. Create an altar with a picture of Epona or a white horse, and surround it with apples and roses. Sit or lie down before it and close your eyes. Breathing steadily, imagine yourself standing in an open field of long, swaying grass. Repeat Epona's name to focus your intent ...
The holidays can easily be frustrating, overwhelming, and depressing. Try a little cookie therapy with these Oatmeal Raisin Spice cookies, where the mixing is a meditation and the smell of them baking works some aromatherapy to help lift your spirits. Begin by combining: 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Add in: 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 cup raisins 2 cups rolled oats Use your hands to mix the ...
