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Thursday is associated with the planet Jupiter, prosperity, and good fortune. We also have a waxing Moon to help pull positive things toward us when we work magic. So, let's conjure up a good-luck spell today. You will need one of these prosperity-inducing herbs-clover, honeysuckle, or mint. (You may use all three herbs if you wish.) If you can find a four-leafed clover, all the better. Light a green votive candle and surround the outside of the candle cup with your chosen herb. Then repeat the ...
As our children get older and they spend more and more time away from us, it gets harder and harder to keep them safe from the troubles and dangers of the world. This simple protection spell uses a cell phone charm. Ground and center before lighting a small blue or white candle. Hold the chosen charm in your receptive hand and focus your will upon it, filling it with white protective light. Visualize that light swirling out from the charm to surround your child with a protective barrier between ...
In Catholic countries, May 31 is Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May) day. After a month of celebrations in honor of the Virgin Mary, the final night is a grand party featuring torchlight parades, games, banquets, and open houses. Children bat at piñatas filled with candy and toys, and adults celebrate with food and music. Enact your own little celebration in honor of May, mothering, and creativity. Plan a block party or community gathering, and be sure to invite people with children. Potluck is ...
Today is World Turtle Day, a day set aside to raise awareness for the preservation of these wise, ancient creatures. Turtles and tortoises have been around much longer than humans, and some can live for more than a hundred years. Many cultures incorporate turtles into their stories about the creation of the world, and thus they are a symbol of Mother Earth for many people. Tortoises teach us about being grounded and patient-that children's story is an old one, but always pertinent!-and turtles, ...
