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The Jupiter-ruled sign of Sagittarius governs study, philosophy, and spiritual pursuits. Today the Sun, Mercury, and Mars are all in Sagittarius. This is a great time to focus on your study of the magickal arts and to ensure you understand the concepts and practices that are ideal for your soul’s journey along the path of witchery. This simple prayer is meant to be performed before you engage in any sort of learning activity related to magick or spirituality, whether that’s picking ...
Today, as we honor veterans, perform this meditation in remembrance. Decorate your altar with red and white roses. You can use silk flowers if you can’t find real ones. If you have veterans in your life to honor, put photos of them on your altar or write their names on pieces of paper instead. Light a white candle for each of them. If you don’t know any veterans personally, simply direct your honor in a general manner. As the candles burn, meditate on the dedication and service of ...
The only way we can account for history is to try and walk a path of understanding in the present. If you live in the United States and are not yourself genetically Native American, then please take a moment today to learn about whose land you occupy as a colonial settler. Knowing is only half the battle. Give this day a sense of reverence, wear red, and learn earth history. Host a farm-to[1]table family meal or bonfire in honor of the land and promote awareness. We can heal our community by ...
Today is the birthday of famous Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov, the man behind the famous “Pavlov’s dog” experiments. We have a magical parallel to Pavlov’s classical conditioning experiments that we can examine. Pavlov found that whenever the dogs saw an object or witnessed an event associated with being fed, they would begin to salivate. Well, the same thing happens to us during our preparations for ritual and magic. When we establish a routine of lighting a certain ...
