I live in a lakeside village, swim a lot, and enjoy backcountry kayaking and camping. Potable water is an issue when camping. I no longer take water for granted. When I purify water for backcountry consumption, I always pause to thank and bless the element of water. Nibi Wabo, the First Nations water blessing ceremony usually done on a February new moon, reminds us to give thanks to water in ceremony. When you brush your teeth, give thanks. When you drink tea or coffee, give thanks. When you ...
Many of us have absorbed toxic messages about money, and going directly to the source—the spirit of Money—can be a powerful way of breaking free from destructive patterns. Light a green candle on a heatproof surface, gaze softly at the flame, then close your eyes, coming into a meditative state. Call upon the spirit of Money. If you have a specific concern, you can ask how to heal this issue. Or request more general guidance on how to improve your relationship to Money. When done, ...
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 ...
All that’s required for this spell is a sandy shore, some waves, and the tide. At the shoreline, draw a banishing pentagram in the sand. As you draw it, think of something you would like to remove from your life (such as a bad habit or a relationship), letting all of the energy within you associated with that thing or person drain into the sand and the pentagram. When you are done drawing the pentagram, ask the water to take away whatever you are banishing: Cleansing waters, take this ...