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Although it's often believed that LGBTQIA+ Pride Month is an exclusively queer celebration, the truth is that the celebratory rainbow also includes loving allies of the cause. You can send global blessings to those who are subject to prejudice simply for being who they are. Buy or print out a Pride flag, ideally the updated version (called the Progress Pride Flag). With a permanent marker, draw two large hearts on the flag, one upright and one inverted. These should be drawn on top of each ...
Today is Herb and Spices Day. Many staple foods taste bland by themselves. The flavor of dishes made with them comes from herbs and spices, from cooling mint to hot peppers. We also get many magical ingredients and medicines from them. Take time today to thank these plant allies for their help. Summer is a fine time to walk in a garden, when the heat draws out the perfume of herbs, spices, and flowers. If you don't have a garden of your own, visit a botanical garden, park, or other place that ...
May 31 is Web Designer Day, and as someone who has designed websites, I know it's a lot of hard work that few people understand or appreciate. At the same time, I can't help but muse about who the original web designers were—spiders and the deities associated with them, like Grandmother Spider and Arachne. While some may think Hermes is a good patron deity for the internet, both of these ladies bring some powerful magic to the table. In Navajo mythology, Spider Woman guides and protects ...
Whether or not you are a recovering Christian or perhaps even a Witch who honors Jesus, who was a teacher and healer, you can gift some Crafty blessings to those whose minds may be far from open. Taking a page from exciting free-form chaos magick, begin your walking, biking, or driving journey at 11:11 p.m., either by yourself or with others. Approach the closed doors of as many churches as you can find. Hold cut-and-dried or powdered eyebright and/or sage in your right hand. Forcefully blow ...
