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Color of the day: Green Incense of the day: Jasmine Have you ever picked out images from clouds? Cloud gazing can be great fun, but have you ever used it for divination? Like water and fire, clouds can be a wonderful canvas for the manifestation of divine inspiration. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Form a clear question and hold that until you feel it fill your being, then blow the question out into the universe with your breath. Open your eyes and pick out three to five images from ...
Color of the day: Red Incense of the day: Ylang-Ylang Our ancestors are the root of who we are. One very special way to remember them and honor them is to create an ancestor altar. The ancestor altar can be a part of your personal altar or a separate one dedicated only to the ancestors. Gather pictures of the ancestors you wish to honor, as well as any little mementos of your loved ones you wish to add for an even deeper connection. Consider adding a doily crocheted by a loved grandmother for ...
Color of the day: Indigo Incense of the day: Rue The old-timers of Appalachia believed May was the most potent time to scry with water to see future events. Seekers would scry into wells, ponds, or glasses of water to find the answers to their questions. To do this, sit or stand comfortably before your choice of water. Imagine being surrounded by a protective circle of white light. Focus on your question and gaze at the water. Soon the water will mist over and seem to swirl. As the mist ...
Color of the day: Topaz Incense of the day: Honeysuckle Today is a good day to plant rosemary. Rosemary is a magical plant with a wide variety of uses. The perfect place for rosemary is near your front door, where it can bless your comings and goings. Pick a leaf to chew on your way out; rosemary awakens the senses, stimulates memory, and brings energy and a sense of well-being. It is said to fight illness and to bring love. Rosemary is considered a universal substitute; use it in any incense ...
