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For many people in the world at this time of year, it feels like winter may never end. When our body becomes accustomed to a season, it can be difficult to imagine that it will ever shift. If you’re feeling any wintery blues, doldrums, or general ennui, take a black veil, blanket, or cloak and step outside to a private location. Hunker down and bring focus to the warmth of your breath as you hide beneath a cloak of darkness. As many times as you’d like, repeat these ...
Winter is cold and flu season, a nd you can add magical and physiological support with this spellcrafted tea. In your favorite cup or mug, grate some fresh ginger (or use ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger) and squeeze in one tablespoon lemon juice and a bit of freshly grated lemon peel. Ginger is known magically for warming and healing, while lemon has strong solar connections and is associated with health and longevity; both ginger and lemon are full of antioxidants, and lemon is also packed ...
One of the benefits of winter is that it is a calmer, quieter time. Spring is full of rebirth, noisy and energetic. Summer is busy, as we try to take advantage of the nicer weather and get outside to work or play or take vacations. Fall is harvest time or going back to school. But in the winter, things slow down a bit. If you live in a northern clime, the snow might blanket the ground and bring its special hush. Even in warmer places, the beaches may empty of crowds. Take time today to embrace ...
Avoid the winter blues by embracing hibernation. For this spell, don comfy clothes and fuzzy slippers. Have dark chocolate or a cup of hot chocolate ready. Set a blue candle in a dish of crushed ice—blue for the winter blues and the subtle blue of ice and snow. Sit before the candle on a comfortable couch or chair, wrap yourself in a blanket (again, fuzzy is good!), and repeat: As the depths of winter near,May I sleep deep like the bear.Curling up in dark embrace,Nurturing soul with calm ...
