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This is the day when daytime and nighttime are of equal proportions. It is a wonderful opportunity to bring yourself into balance and harmony, too. You'll need a stone about the size of your fist and some time to go on a long walk, preferably by water. As you commence your journey, start talking to the stone. You may feel silly, but if you can speak out loud, it's even more powerful. Tell the stone all your troubles and hangups, everything that is stealing away your centeredness. When you've ...
Bring a Ten of Cups tarot card outside at sunset, along with a gold or yellow candle. Turn the card face down next to the candle, then light the candle while watching the sunset. Think about any troubles that are weighing on your family right now. As you feel these troubles building up within your heart, allow them to flow down your arms and into your hands. Once they've filled your hands, hold your hands open before the sunset and blow your troubles into the sun. Whisper: "Mighty fire, ...
Sometimes we forget how valuable and irreplaceable we are. To ease periods of self-doubt, plant a spiral mandala of lavender. The purple flowers represent the crown chakra. Sown in a helix, they will help reinforce your connection to the Divine, and thus your belief in yourself. Fill a round pot with soil. Take a fingerfull of seeds and, starting from the center, drop them in a loose outward spiral to the pot's edge. Then retrace the spiral, moving inward with these words: "Me to crown, Crown ...
Need a quick mood boost? Laugh! Find something funny! Studies show that laughter increases chemicals in the brain and body that can help us feel better. Even if it won't fix all your problems, being in a better mood can help you function and troubleshoot things more effectively. The Greek goddess Baubo is particularly adept at tough cases. She helped cheer up Demeter after Persephone had been kidnapped (though in a very ribald manner!). If you're feeling blue, say this little ...
