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Pay homage to Joan of Arc today, her feast day. Meditate on her trials and tribulations. Think about how she held fast to her beliefs in such malicious times. Make a banner for her with symbols of her passion, dedication, and courage. (Don't be discouraged by the Christian implications-her spirit transcends all that!) Anoint a blue candle with clove oil, and light it for her. Toast to her triumph over evil with a glass of wine, and think of women in your sphere who are likewise struggling ...
The Sun moves into Gemini, a sign of duality. Associated with the element of Air; the anatomy of hands, arms, and lungs; and the characteristics of sociable, talkative, and responsive, Gemini is closely associated with the exchange of ideas, communication, and trade. Invite a few friends together in the evening, and ask each one to bring some seeds with them, either seeds harvested from their garden last year, or a packet of seeds that they have purchased. Have people sit in a small circle ...
For a spell caster, the mind is the most important tool. Therefore, it helps to practice mental exercises to develop your mind and its skills as much as possible. With a lack of stimulation, it's easy to become bored, and bored minds tend to wander. When you are stuck waiting for a long time, practice this mental exercise. Imagine yourself facing a door. Focus on the details-the material, the knob, anything else that catches your fancy. Silently say: The Spirit cannot be caged; Time has ...
Call on Dea Dia, the Roman goddess of agriculture, the sky, and the Earth, to help plough your (metaphorical) fields and make way for positive new growth in your life. As the Sun rises, assemble a small offering of incense, fruit, and red wine. Place it on your altar, or outside on the ground or small table. Light the incense and say: Dea Dia, great goddess, I call on you, and I offer you these gifts! Goddess of earth and sky, of plough and field, of mud and dirt, vibrant light, and upward ...
