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On this day in 1947, American singer-songwriter Minnie Riperton was born. She is most famous for her hit single “Lovin’ You.” Later in life, she continued to tour and record despite being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer and given just months to live. Let’s let such talent, strength, and tenacity be an inspiration to us. Today, try your hand at writing a song, chant, or poem about something you love, in honor of her hit song’s title “Lovin’ ...
This ritual celebrates the characteristics of the fire element, helping you draw those qualities, as needed, into your life. Fire governs the realms of change and transformation, courage, energy, and passion. It can also be used for protection and purification and for banishing negativity. Focus on your needs, including gaining strength, as you meditate on the element of fire. Light candles or incense or make a fire in a fireplace or patio fire pit. Contemplate the qualities of fire and the ...
Today is the birth date of Eleanor Roosevelt, America’s longestserving first lady. Eleanor Roosevelt was a strong civil rights supporter and served as a strong voice in favor of equal pay and benefits to be extended to all races in an administration with official positions that were mostly to the contrary. Even in our current times it is plain to see that there are many civil rights battles that are still ongoing. Let us remember Eleanor and continue to strive for the equality of all ...
This spell will assist you in contacting an undine: a water elemental. Typically, these beings provide emotional healing, the ability to delve deep into our subconscious, and a general feeling of emotional renewal. Invoke them when you feel depressed or lacking in passion. For this spell you will need a blue candle in a holder and a glass of water. Face the west, or the direction your tradition associates with the water element. Ground and center. Place the candle on your altar, with the ...
