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Each spring the moisture of the earth takes to beading itself on every living breath and the fresh mornings are made sweet with the drops of dew that linger. Having an early morning roll in the dew while in full ritual garb may draw a few strange looks from the neighbors, but it is awfully good fun. As the robe absorbs the fresh waters of life, try to imagine brand-new magical adventures and talents emerging from the rituals in which you will wear your robes. Feel the elements as they cradle ...
Today is the final day of the Roman festival of Floralia, goddess of flowers and vegetation; the festival was also one of pleasure and licentiousness, and prostitutes considered this their own special day. While you're more than welcome to have your own private celebrations of the latter sort, a more family-friendly celebration can include planting and blessing a garden. This need not be a huge urban farm; a small window box or pot full of herbs will suffice. If the weather permits, put in your ...
From a tea or coffee trader, procure one large hand-sewn tea ball. These are a traditional art form in China and are often hand sewn and infused with a variety of flavors, the most popular of which is jasmine. Each ball is constructed with delicate and youthful leaves and when warm water is added, the ball blooms in the teapot creating bouquets as they reveal flowers carefully sewn within the leaves. These treasures hold a world of exotic energy that can be lovingly observed and called on to ...
Sometimes our flaws go deeper than just bad habits, and if we want to change for the better, we first have to heal. Tonight, go outside with a cup of water, a few ounces of olive oil or grape-seed oil, and a bottle of jasmine oil. In the moonlight, invoke healing power and peace. Put five drops of the jasmine into both the water and the oil. Hold your hands over each mixture, first consecrating the water for cleansing the wounds of the past and then the oil for soothing them. Add the ...
