New Worlds of Body, Mind & Spirit Since 1901
There’s something about a soft, cozy blanket that makes us feel safe and secure. Use this spell to make your favorite blanket extra special by charging it for a specific purpose, such as comfort, healing, or self-love. First, be sure the blanket is clean and dry. Take it outside and shake it thoroughly, visualizing the air enhancing its freshness. You can even hang it on a clothesline for a few hours if you wish. The next step is to light some incense and slowly wave the smoke over the ...
In the fall we harvest and prepare for the cold months ahead. In modern times, even if we’re not literally harvesting, we still need to mentally prepare ourselves for a time of rest. Use this meditation to take stock of all you’ve achieved so far this year. What did you sow and what are you reaping? What goals do you have for the future? Think of this as your personal inventory and write everything down: your hopes, fears, dreams, accomplishments, etc. Fold your list into a small ...
New job, school, town? Reinvent yourself ! I did this when I moved from one job to another and knew no one. To that rote question “How are you?” I answered every time, “Can’t complain.” Some of my fellow workers became annoyed and said, “Of course you can,” to which I replied, “I have my spouse and my child. All my family members are healthy. I am making a decent wage. My home is secure,” and so on. Some people inevitably walked away in a ...
Take some time here at the start of this Mercury retrograde period (which began on the 21st) for some midweek pampering. Schedule a full spa manicure and pedicure, and treat an elderly relative to the same. Everyone needs occasional foot and hand pampering. Side-by-side chairs provide a time for just the two of you to bond. Coax some wisdom and/or juicy stories out of your relative and be prepared to take notes. You may find out facts about your family’s past that will astound you. ...
