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Color of the day: Scarlet Incense of the day: Chrysanthemum The darkened Moon at this close of the calendar year is a good time for rest and reflection. On this night, draw an herbal bath of laven-der and jasmine. Surround the tub with candles and flowers. Reflect on the past year-its opportunities for growth, for joy, and even the difficulties. Reflect on all that you have learned this past year. Allow the tub to drain, visualizing any excess negativity draining away with the water. Prepare ...
Color of the day: Green Incense of the day: Musk The Full Moon in Gemini can help us see ourselves in more than one aspect. How do you usually describe yourself-as a "brain," or as a "jock"? Now is the time to strip away any stereotypical images we have of ourselves and see another side of our nature. Take a cleansing bath with lavender or your favorite herb. Dress in white and imagine yourself as a clean slate. Sit and visualize what you would like to see written on that slate. Imagine ...
Color of the day: Black Incense of the day: Honeysuckle For a bit of extra holiday bliss at this time of year, you will need at least four large vanilla-scented candles. The holidays are a good time to become frazzled and then just stay that way. This simple spell relies on both the scent of the candles and the ambience they create. Place candles in the living room, kitchen, your bedroom, and the bathroom. Feel free to put them in other rooms as well. Make sure your candles are in areas that ...
Color of the day: Ivory Incense of the day: Maple To your bath add your desired bath salts, some dried peppermint leaves, and chamomile flowers tied in a bundle of cheesecloth, and some lavender essential oil. Light candles in the room, and extinguish all other light. Play music if you like. Try to remain undisturbed and visualize the water drawing the tension from your body. Feel your muscles relax, and close your eyes and say: Water wash away my worries, Take them down the drain. Leave ...
