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There are some people who love winter, and others who are more than ready for it to be done by the end of January. There’s no way to speed up the change of the seasons, but you can connect to more tropical energies when the winter blues have got you down. For this exercise you’ll need a candle, a playlist of summer songs, and a drink that reminds you of warmer weather. Start by safely lighting the candle and saying: Today I chase the winter blues away! Start your playlist and ...
The dark of winter can often bring with it unease and apathy. It’s not unusual for us to feel stagnant in our spiritual practices. You can tap into the power of the day, Sunday, to access your spiritual goals and manifest them into reality. Create a sachet with a small piece of cloth, a string, and a few herbs you have in your cabinet. You can use rosemary, oregano, and sage. Feel free to include other herbs you have if they call to you to do so. Once you have the herbs, place them in ...
The nature of winter is cold and clean. The dry air is clear so that everything is easy to see. By day, the sun sparkles on the snow. By night, the stars twinkle sharp in the sky. Winter brings clarity of thought and vision. For this spell you need only yourself and an open space outdoors where the wind blows free. It doesn’t have to be a fierce wind; even a breeze will do. Dress appropriately for the weather. Just make sure you can still feel the air on some part of your body. Stand ...
During the winter our homes are closed up and may trap dark energies. This spell will help cleanse your living space. You’ll need one bayberry-scented candle. Safely light the candle. Gaze into the flame. Visualize a white light coming out of the flame growing until it surrounds your home. See the white light absorbing any negative energy until it is all harmlessly gone. Relax and breathe deeply. When you’ve returned to a calm daily state of mind, safely extinguish the flame. Your ...
