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Saint Joseph's Feast Day is observed today, a holiday celebrated throughout the world and particularly in the French Quarter of New Orleans. To honor Saint Joseph today, create a "Saint Joseph's Table," starting with a picture of the holy family. Add candles and packaged vegetarian food (not meat, because the celebration is during Lent), especially fava beans. You can also place pictures of deceased loved ones there to honor and connect with them on the other side. If you'd like to be married ...
This March, the new moon coincides with Awkward Moments Day—which for some of us can feel like every day! As the new moon is energetically a time of introspection, we might feel even more awkward and out-of-sorts than usual. This malaise can include waves of self-doubt and depression or a skewed self-image that doesn't reflect reality at all. We can use this simple spell to create a talisman to offset negative feelings and remind us that awkward moments don't define us. You will ...
This spell helps open doors to other realms. You'll need an old key on a length of string to wear around your neck. Determine where you want to travel, and why, and what will happen there. Situate yourself in a quiet place where you absolutely will not be disturbed. Envision yourself in front of a large door, one that leads to other realities. Unlock this door with the key, saying: I travel to this distant shore I have never been before. Here I stay until it's time to go. Then I return, now ...
This spell will help you get rid of or release an issue in your life. You will need a small twig. Take a walk as you think of this issue. As you walk, watch for a twig lying on the ground. (Please don't cut one from a tree or shrub.) When you find one that appeals to you, take it home and place it on your altar. Hold the twig and project your feelings about your issue into it. Really feel the twig. Feel its bark, its contours, etc. When you feel at peace (this could take a few days), you'll ...
