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The youngest and least famous of a trio of saintly sisters, St. Mildgyth is linked with the theological virtue of hope—which is sometimes all we have when things go amiss. Look into tonight’s full moon (the same that Mildgyth looked on herself ) and invoke her: MaidenIn the cloisterLiving by the sea,Divine interventionGive unto me.Yearning for peace when I cannot cope,There is your presence, there isHope. Chant this prayer to St. Mildgyth when hope is lost. Say her name— she ...
There is nothing quite so nourishing as a good night’s sleep full of deep and safe dreams. This tea is crafted to be safe and effective for children and is a good part of the bedtime routine because it calms the stomach, flushes the system, and warms the body before bed. It inspires vivid dreams that encourage deep REM sleep and help us wake feeling more fully rested. A little goes a long way, because the fruity flavor is refreshing. This recipe makes 2 ½ cups of dry herbal tea, ...
Early in the morning, just before the sun rises, the Eastern Star will appear bright in the clear sky and the Queen of the Faeries will hush the world into its winter slumber. Faery dream magick is like pixie dust in a bottle: it’s only really useful when it’s scattered all about. Leave a trail of allnatural, nonplastic glitter or powdered gemstones across doorways and window ledges to give the Faery Queen a glittering path to enter your home. Leave her sugar cookies and small cups ...
The season of family and holiday gatherings can fill us with a sense of dread if we don’t have common tasks at hand to keep us busy and focused on the real reasons we have to celebrate. Braiding and brushing hair is something that targets our core instincts of social comfort and familiarity. When we let someone close to our hair, we are trusting that they will make us look and feel good about ourselves. We can also choose to learn new braids and innovative ways to help others look their ...
