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This working is designed to calm quarrels between neighbors and is perfect for the Full moon. Keep in mind that you can modify this in your own way to help calm quarrels between friends and family members if that is your issue-get creative to suit your needs! The spell will promote peace, better communication, and more compassion between the two parties. First, acquire a paper cup and fill it with purfied water. Next, put a few pinches of dirt from your own property and from your neighbor's ...
In ancient Rome, today marked the beginning of the Cerealia, a week long celebration honoring Ceres, the grain goddess. She was held in high regard by farmers and is believed to have shared her knowledge of agriculture with mortals. Begin this day by making your breadfast a ritual, and let your kitchen table become an altar. Prepare and eat your cereal mindfully; savor the aroma of your toast. If it's possible, have your family eat breakfast together, and visualize fields of grain ripening. ...
In ancient Rome, Parentalia, a festival to honor the deceased ancestors, was celebrated on February 13. Informal family dinners to honor the ancestral dead - considered helpful household spirits and known as "Lares"-were held. Plan a family dinner and place an extra plate in the center of the table. Cover the plate with small white candles, bread, salt, and flowers. Before the meal, light the candles and invite your helpful ancestors with these words: Our helpful ancestors we do ...
We come to the end of autumn and winter festivities begun on Halloween. Saturdays and waning moons are associated with endings and magical dormancy, respectively. Gather your friends and family for a quiet celebration to take down all Yule decorations. Wassail is the beverage of the day. Feast on fresh fruits and nuts - once a luxury, now readily available. Bake a cake with a bean hidden inside. Whoever finds it is the Lord of Misrule and owns the event, and will host the Twelfth Night ...
