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Now that the solstice has passed and winter has officially arrived, the daylight hours will very gradually increase, with the promise of spring to someday arrive (however far away). But first we must pass through winter! In many Western magical traditions, winter is tied to the north and the element of earth, which rules over groundedness, stability, the physical body, and silence. To get the most out of the coming months, attune to the element of earth. If you can, sit on the earth outside, ...
The sun is great to work with for a burst of motivating energy and forward movement. A simple tool that represents all these energies in one concise focal point is the Sun card in the major arcana of the tarot. For today, put the Sun from your favorite tarot deck on your altar, and gather a carnelian or citrine stone and a white or yellow candle. Arrange the items on your altar, and light the candle, placed in a holder in which it can safely burn down. Bring your attention to a task that ...
Most people do spring cleaning, but you might consider adding some magical fall cleaning to your routine as well. After all, in many parts of the country, cold weather means you’re stuck in your home a lot more, with few or no chances to open the windows and refresh the energy. So it’s a good idea to go into the season with as clear and clean a space as possible. This means practical cleaning too, of course, but you may want to add a magical element as well. You can create some ...
Autumn is a time when the crops are harvested and then the fields lie fallow. Everything that works needs a rest sometimes, so now is a good time to consider which parts of your life could use a break. This is especially important if you feel overloaded with too much to do. For this moving divination, make a list of significant parts of your life that take up your time and energy. Five to ten is a good range. Hold those in your mind as you take a walk. Ideally walk around your neighborhood, ...
