New Worlds of Body, Mind & Spirit Since 1901
There aren’t many better representations of the ocean than seashells. Easy to acquire, they carry the mighty energy of the endless sea. The ocean, of course, also aligns with the Great Goddess energy, numerous deities, and the tides of emotion within ourselves. Being a fan of both Hoodoo and the traditions of the African diaspora, I personally favor cowrie shells, but any type of shell may be used. All of life evolved from the ocean. Additionally, we are always evolving personally in ...
It’s Lammas, the first of the harvest sabbats, celebrating corn and Lugh, an ancient harvest god. Grains are honored during this sabbat, but especially corn. Begin this ritual at sunrise. Cover your altar in yellow fabric. In the center, place one yellow candle. In front of the candle, lay one ear of corn with the husk removed. Safely light the candle. Meditate on how grains such as corn, the Mother of Seeds, have fed civilization since before recorded history. Then speak these ...
Today is International Day of Friendship. Everyone benefits from friends. They keep us company and lend a helping hand when we need it. Without close relationships, health tends to suffer. In fact, loneliness is as bad as obesity or smoking when it comes to causing health problems. Take some time today to express your gratitude for the friends in your life. For this spell you will need a small bouquet of flowers that represent friendship. Sunflower, iris, or geranium work well and are readily ...
While the end of June is known for the first rush of local strawberries, in many areas the berries are still widely available in mid-July. Associated with purity and passion, perfection and righteousness, strawberries are the perfect food to use for blessings. Not just spiritually powerful, strawberries are filled with healthy antioxidants. Whether alone or with family or friends, create a strawberry blessing dessert. I love strawberries with sponge cake and a topping of Greek yogurt, but you ...
