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In June, feverfew is at its peak in my herb garden. Its tiny white flowers add a casual charm to the border. Although used as a medicinal plant, feverfew also has many magical qualities. Planted near the home, it protects the property from negativity, and being ruled by Venus, it is also useful in love magic. A feverfew potion is easy to make and has many magical uses. Begin by cutting a few stems of feverfew-include flowers, stems, and leaves. Cut stems into small pieces and add to a cup of ...
As the "house" of Vesta, the goddess of hearth fire, the Temple of Vesta was the symbolic hearth of all of Rome and played a large role in the empire's protection and fortune. Every year on this day, the vestal virgins would open their temple to all the women of Rome, who came in barefoot, dressed in simple clothes, and bearing offerings of everyday food. Ensure fortune, health, and happiness for your family today. Honor Vesta by making a hearty home-cooked meal. Pick comfort foods that ...
This is National Trails Day. America has many miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Some trails cross several states, such as the famous Appalachian Trail. Other countries have their own trail systems. Trail activities offer benefits such as exercise and enjoying outdoor scenery. Use a recreation map to identify trails near your home or distant ones you'd like to visit. Today is a good day to learn walking meditation. Not all meditation has to involve sitting motionless and thinking ...
In the early days of the French Republic, a new calendar was designed based on the natural rhythms of nature. It dedicated each month to the season and each day to an animal, plant, mineral, or tool. In the French Republic calendar, today is called The Flowering Wild Mustard. Use mustard seeds in this spell for protection. To protect yourself from a cold or headache, prepare a foot bath from crushed mustard seed and hot water. Visualize the pressure and congestion breaking up and evaporating. ...
