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On this day in 1773, the Boston Tea Party occurred. Tea is a symbol of courage and strength. To build up your courage, make a strong cup of Earl Grey tea. As you prepare the tea, make each action a mindful task. The bergamot in Earl Grey is an essential oil that draws money and strength. Open the package and sniff the tea, letting the aroma fill you. Fill a pot with cold water and bring it to a boil. Take your cup, add some hot water, swirl it around, then discard. Pour water over the tea, ...
As the cold returns, we often choose a hot beverage in the morning for comfort and cheer. Let coffee infuse you with delightful good dark magic. Whether you grind your own beans or use preground coffee, take a moment to smell the stimulating aroma. As your coffee brews, know that light transforms into darkness, just as the water transforms to coffee. As you gaze at the coffee in the pot, look also to the dark, rich places inside you. What parts of you need stimulating and enlivening? What ...
When a friend tells you a deep dark secret and swears you to secrecy, sometimes it's hard to keep your mouth shut. Now that the Sun is in Scorpio, this is a favorable time to work a spell that will help you guard a secret. For this spell you'll need black paper, a black ink pen, black ribbon, and an old key you don't need. Write this verse on the black paper with black ink (the idea is that you can't see it): My lips are locked, my lips are sealed, Your secret will never be revealed. Place ...
This is a wonderful ritual for a Monday morning or anytime you might feel a sense of anticipation that feels uncentering. Begin by filling a basin with cool water. (A few drops of essential oil is a nice addition). Cup the water in your hands and splash your face while you visualize the number 7 encircling yourself with white light. Splash again, seeing violet at your brow whispering the number 6. As you envision a blue orb at your throat see 5. Keep bathing your face with the cool, scented ...
