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In many parts of the world, autumn brings the replenishing rains after the hot dry summer. Now is a good time to install a rain catchment system. It can be as simple as a single rain barrel connected to a downspout from your existing roof gutters. You can then use stored rainwater for irrigating your garden or lawn. Here is a blessing for your rain barrel: Save up for a sunny day The abundance of the rain That thunderstorms send my way For the clouds' loss is my gain. Store ...
As practitioners of magic, we certainly have a hand in our own destiny, but it pays to honor the forces beyond us that shape our lives. Perform a ritual to the Fates, Norns, and other weavers of the greater tapestry. Gather together the Wheel of Fortune card from your tarot deck or the Jera rune (J), gold and silver candles, white and black cords, and frankincense incense. Lay the card/rune on your altar and light the candles on either side. Hold the cords in your hands and say: Workers and ...
All of us have those times when we feel drained and have little energy to spare. Well, here's a shocking thought . . . honor that feeling! Instead of pushing yourself to accomplish something, take a rest and let yourself "hibernate" for a bit during the hot days of August! You'll need a comfortable place to lie down and stretch out. Place a fan near you so the air will flow over your body as you rest. Drink an 8-ounce glass of water before lying down. Play soothing music, or listen to a ...
This lovely traditional prayer was used in a folk ritual to bless a child. It could be used at home with a vessel of consecrated water, or done at the edge of a shallow body of water. The person officiating at the ritual takes small handfuls of water and pours them gently on the child while reciting the following words: A palmful for your age A palmful for your growth A palmful for your appetite For your share of the bounty, honey and warm milk For your share of the feast, with gifts and ...
