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It's not always easy to stay healthy. We eat the right foods and exercise, and still we can get sick. It's really bad when we are alone and don't have anyone to get us through this hard time. If an illness persists for more than three days, see a doctor. Medical assistance is available to all people, and there is no excuse for not seeing a doctor when it is most needed. Asclepius and his daughters Hygeia (Health), Iaso (Healing), and Panacea (Cure-All) are good to call upon when you are feeling ...
Today is Father's Day, and on this day it is important to recognize all our father figures, not just the biological ones. Many of us have uncles, neighbors, close friends, or even coven Priests whom we consider family of spirit. Often times, the parental bond with these father figures is even stronger than with our biological father, for various reasons. Today, make it a point to reach out to at least one of these nontraditional father figures in your life, and let them know you appreciate ...
It is wise to bless the rings you shall wear (hopefully always) as symbols of your marriage bond. Sometimes, we are not fortunate enough to be able to have a full-fledged Pagan handfasting ceremony due to family differences or other reasons. In that case, a simple but heartfelt private blessing said over the rings is a very effective means of giving them proper direction and magical intent. If possible, slip the rings over the end of a wand or hold them in both hands as you send white light ...
May 13th is the first day of Huath (hawthorn) month in the Celtic tree calendar used by many modern Pagans and Witches. Hawthorn is a good plant to grow as a hedge, as it is protective for the home. There are taboos against bringing it indoors, so I won't suggest doing so (just in case). An excellent protection for your home is to plant a hawthorn bush in your front yard or to buy some dried hawthorn and tie it up in a red cloth bag and bury it in your front yard. Either way, as you plant ...
