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Fasting is an act of self-discipline that inspires the body to experience a fight-or-flight hunger response. This gives us a chance to look at and then learn to control the primal aspects of our ego that we typify in esoteric culture as the shadow self. This lesser self responds only to primal sensual needs and physical gratification. To reform the chaos of reactive emotions into spiritual choice is to understand key spiritual themes of self-control. For many, celebrating civil rights and the ...
Today is associated with Saint Anthony of the Desert. An often severe, volatile, and even wrathful personality, he reveals a more endearing side of his personality in his role as protector of domesticated animals. In Mexico, many church clergy encourage people to bring animals to them to be blessed. Today would be a perfect day to offer blessings upon your own animal friends. It is not necessary to bring your animals to a church to receive a blessing. Use an animal-safe holy water of your own ...
Is your spellwork taking longer than you'd like? Then let's get things moving! All you'll need is your cauldron, a rock about the size of your fist, and water. Fill your cauldron with water, and stir three times with your hand. Next drop the rock into the cauldron-the rock represents any blockages that may be holding your spell back. Once again, stir the water as you say three times: "Things are moving, Things are flowing. The wait is over, My wish is here." Take your cauldron outside. Hold ...
Every gift has been opened, every relative and friend has visited, and way too much food has been consumed. The holidays have been celebrated in every possible way. And yet, more parties and activities begin tomorrow. If the tree is starting to look a little shabby or bare, perhaps this is the year to begin a new family tradition. Make some quiet family time today. Light red candles to honor Mars-and to build up personal power. Try to avoid electronic distractions. Pack away the ornaments and ...
