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For many of us, late October to early November is a time to remember our beloved dead, and we may choose to commemorate those we’ve lost by giving them a place on our altars. When resetting our altars after Samhain, we think it’s a good idea to give our lost loved ones a heartfelt and memorable goodbye. Start by picking up each individual item celebrating your beloved dead from your altar and saying the name of the person the item is matched to aloud. Jason usually does this by ...
There’s something about a soft, cozy blanket that makes us feel safe and secure. Use this spell to make your favorite blanket extra special by charging it for a specific purpose, such as comfort, healing, or self-love. First, be sure the blanket is clean and dry. Take it outside and shake it thoroughly, visualizing the air enhancing its freshness. You can even hang it on a clothesline for a few hours if you wish. The next step is to light some incense and slowly wave the smoke over the ...
In the fall we harvest and prepare for the cold months ahead. In modern times, even if we’re not literally harvesting, we still need to mentally prepare ourselves for a time of rest. Use this meditation to take stock of all you’ve achieved so far this year. What did you sow and what are you reaping? What goals do you have for the future? Think of this as your personal inventory and write everything down: your hopes, fears, dreams, accomplishments, etc. Fold your list into a small ...
New job, school, town? Reinvent yourself ! I did this when I moved from one job to another and knew no one. To that rote question “How are you?” I answered every time, “Can’t complain.” Some of my fellow workers became annoyed and said, “Of course you can,” to which I replied, “I have my spouse and my child. All my family members are healthy. I am making a decent wage. My home is secure,” and so on. Some people inevitably walked away in a ...
