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One of the traditional names for the full moon that falls in January is the Wolf Moon. It is said that name comes from the fact that wolves howl more in January. (It is also called the Cold Moon, for obvious reasons.) Wolves howl to communicate with each other and to express emotion. Ironically, many of us tend to withdraw during the colder winter months, when it may be harder to get out and be with others, so this might be a good time to put a little extra effort into reaching out. You can try ...
Winter often seems to go on forever, and even if you live in a place that doesn’t get ice or snow, it can feel dreary and dark. But even though the days are short now and spring seems a long way off, the power of the sun is growing steadily. To bolster your spirits and brighten the day, make a point of greeting the sun and invoking its energy into your life at this time. This is most effective at sunrise, but you can do it whenever you can see the sun in the sky. Stand outside, if ...
In the winter, mild depression can be a problem. This spell can help you beat the blues. Perform it during the day. You’ll need three white votive candles. Cover an altar or a table with a white cloth. Place the candles on the altar, but don’t light them yet. Lower the blinds, close the drapes, and turn off the lights. Now say: Darkness, you know me well,But you’re not strongenough for this spell.Blues and sadness take flight.Joy return with this light! Now safely light ...
Winter can be a difficult time, when the days are short and the nights are long, and light and warmth are in short supply. But there is a benefit to these things as well. The world is quieter and slower, and if you so desire, you can tap into this natural lull in energy to find that quiet inside yourself. First thing in the morning, or at some time in the evening before you go to bed, take a minute to say this simple invocation for peace. (You can do this on any day during the winter season.) ...
