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Today is the birthday of Stan Lee, comic book writer, editor, and publisher extraordinaire! Stan has brought us many beloved superheroes. While comic book heroes inspire us, it’s important to remember that we too can be inspiring with the gifts we have to offer the world. Today, light a white, gold, or yellow candle in a holder upon your altar. Think about all the ways in which you use your gifts and abilities to help others. Write them down in a list on a small piece of paper. Then fold ...
Saturdays are under Hecate’s care. Today, let’s work with her to create a protection talisman using a key, an item commonly associated with her. Use this talisman when the stray energies flying around you are getting to be a bit much to tolerate. Find yourself a key and a length of cord. It needs to be a key you will not use for any other function or purpose. A modern or antique key will work equally well. Light a candle to Hecate, attach the cord to the key so that it may be worn ...
Today is National Apple Cider Day in the United States. Apples have a long-standing association with love and healing. I’m also a big proponent of the importance of acknowledging that there are many types of love aside from the romantic kind. We need loving familial relationships and friendships as well. Today, prepare or procure a couple cups of hot apple cider. Have a sitdown with a beloved friend or family member and nurture your relationship over this magickal drink. A cuppa with a ...
On this day in 1947, American singer-songwriter Minnie Riperton was born. She is most famous for her hit single “Lovin’ You.” Later in life, she continued to tour and record despite being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer and given just months to live. Let’s let such talent, strength, and tenacity be an inspiration to us. Today, try your hand at writing a song, chant, or poem about something you love, in honor of her hit song’s title “Lovin’ ...
