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Today, let go of your usual way of doing things. Let go of who you've become, and how you are in the world. Forget what you've been told about how you should be; today, envision all you could be. Let the fullness of summer suffuse you with possibility. Spend the day imagining possibilities, dreaming and scheming. Dress differently and eat things you've never tried. Open up the abundance of summer and let it into your life. Carry a notebook and make lists of all the possibilities-things to ...
Porches are magical places. In the art of feng shui, porches have special significance, serving as a transitional space between the outside world and our private space. As we settle into summer, treat yourself to some front-porch magic. For this spell, give your porch a good sweeping, plant a window box or pots with seasonal flowers, and keep them watered. Add a wind chime, a comfy chair or two, and a cool drink. Now grab a book and sit! Smell the scents of summer: flowers, freshly mown lawns, ...
In the British Isles, this day was celebrated as Midsummer's Day. Not to be confused with the astrological date of the Summer Solstice, this day also has quite a bit of legend and lore surrounding it. This is a classic time to work with the faeries. Here is a spell designed to both celebrate and work with the faeries in your garden. Before you begin, take a moment to plant some pretty flowers in the garden, just for the faeries. (Keep in mind that fragrant blossoms are well loved by the Fey.) ...
Summer is a time of relaxation, energetic pursuits, and pleasure. Even when we have jobs and many other responsibilities, we can still enjoy the playground of summer's delight. You will need a lemon, some sugar, water, and a spoon. Hold the lemon in your hands and envision a refreshing, energetic, joyful summer. Cut the lemon in half as you double your vision and squeeze the juice into the glass. Put a teaspoon of sugar to sweeten the other parts of your life. Add water, envisioning the ...
