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In his novel Candide, or Optimism, the French author Voltaire sends his hero through all kinds of disasters. Candide’s teacher, Dr. Pangloss, keeps telling him it’s all for the best in this best of all possible worlds. That wasn’t true in 1756, when the novel was published, nor is it true today. What can we do to help make this struggling planet a better world for all men and women? What Candide eventually learns is that “when man was first placed in the Garden of Eden, ...
Blessed equinox, witches! Cast this spell before midnight and use the energy of the day to bring blessings to a new beginning. You will need:* A crayon* 1 fresh egg* Flower seeds of any kind With a crayon, draw an image on the egg that symbolizes the new beginning you seek, such as a picture of a house for a new home, a heart for new love, etc. Dig a hole a few inches into the ground and hold the flower seeds in both hands. Gently blow over them to empower them and say: A new beginning from ...
The waxing moon has just moved into Taurus, bringing with it energies that will stir the inner worlds and enhance our imagination as well as our psychic centers. The sun is also in Pisces, so all matters related to the psychic and unseen are likely to be at the forefront of our senses. Today, you are likely to be extra-sensitive, and you might find it difficult to ground your empathic abilities. Cast this spell to invoke the element of earth to wrap around you and act as a psychic shield and to ...
In January 1673, postal service began between New York and Boston. In honor of this, take a few minutes to write a real letter or card (not an email) to someone you value with whom you haven’t had contact in a long time. Gather these supplies:* Paper or a card* A pen* An envelope* A pretty stamp Bless the supplies in the name(s) of Mercury and/or Iris. In addition to being the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris keeps lines of communication open between the worlds. As you write, focus ...
