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This traditional tea mixture uses several Ozark medicinal plants to help aid with producing divinatory dreams. You will need: 1 part passionflower leaves, dried (can also add the flowers) 1 part peppermint leaves, dried ½ part yarrow flowers, dried Mortar and pestle An airtight container Crush your plant ingredients together in a mortar and pestle, then store in an airtight container. To use the tea, let 1 tablespoon of this mixture steep in 2 cups of boiling water for 5 to 7 ...
Yom Kippur, the most sacred holy day in the Jewish calendar, is a time for fasting, reflection, and atonement. Here is a meditation to do today, even if you are not Jewish. If possible, abstain from food until sundown. Avoid wearing leather, jewelry, or fancy clothing. Sit on a chair with your back straight, and focus on your breathing. Inhale through your nose, and exhale through your mouth. Consciously allow toxic beliefs and harmful thoughts to dissipate with your exhalations while ...
For many of us, fall unofficially starts in August and makes itself officially known in September. In several parts of the Northern Hemisphere, we are delighted to see hues of amber, red, and orange as the scenery changes around us and the air starts to get just a bit crisper. September is such a wonderful month to relish in the delights of fall. It's when school starts again and we have the fall equinox, and it's a gentle reminder that we have one more month left of "Spooky Season." So today, ...
In late September, many students anticipate their first school exams and project deadlines. A spell bag can help scholars succeed. Herbs that enhance focus and concentration include ginseng, sage, rosemary, ginkgo biloba, and turmeric. Blue stones, including lapis lazuli, turquoise, sodalite, kyanite, and labradorite, can assist with mental prowess. Create a small bag of yellow fabric to represent sunshine and air, and place several of the abovementioned herbs and crystals within. Since the ...
