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As a tree hugger, it seems logical to me to send trees love and peace at the end of their growing season. After all, they give us shade, oxygen, fruit, and more. The Fall Equinox marks the day when the Wheel of the Year starts to turn toward the dark months. It’s a perfect time to send some love and gratitude to ancient tree spirits, as soon they will lose their leaves and go dormant for the winter. For this spell you will need 3 cups water in a pot and ½ cup each dried lavender, ...
September 13 is known as International Chocolate Day. In ancient times the Mayans and Aztecs used the base ingredient in chocolate during rituals to enhance their connection to the spirit world. Since chocolate releases endorphins that promote peaceful, loving feelings, meditating with chocolate can help you ease into the process. Sit in a comfortable position and take three deep breaths. Place a small piece of chocolate in your mouth and let it melt onto your tongue. A more pure form of ...
How do you mend a broken heart? How do you know where to start? The best thing to do is to start working on yourself. Gather some rose quartz crystals. The raw crystals are fine. In fact, they tend to have better energy than tumbled stones and crystals. Sit in a cross-legged position or lie on the floor and get comfortable. Place the crystals around you in a circle pattern. Close your eyes and take several cleansing breaths. Concentrate on your heart and repeat these words as many times as ...
We all have happy places here and there, outdoor spots that make us feel safe and peaceful. Maybe it’s a favorite trail in a park, a childhood haunt, or an area of town that brings back happy memories. Next time you visit your own happy place, gather a little bit of dirt or some pebbles from the ground and put them in a tiny jar or envelope that you can carry. Anytime you feel uneasy or overwhelmed, no matter where you are, pinch some of the earth from the jar or envelope between your ...
