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We all live on this Earth, and there is no Planet B. We rely on nature for the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and everything else we need. It is important that we take care of nature so it can continue taking care of us. For this blessing, you need symbols of nature. Take a walk around your yard or neighborhood and collect small things to represent the world around you. This might be a leaf, a flower, a pebble, a small jar of rainwater, or other things depending on your ...
The Irish harvest holiday of Lughnasadh, and the Christianized celebration of Lammas in Britain, is a joyful time of gratitude for bounty. For this rite, first verbally thank deities, ancestors, spiritual beings, or the universe itself for all the blessings you've enjoyed this year. Next, anoint a green candle with lavender and rose oil, and light it in a safe holder. Slather thick slices of bread (preferably homemade) with butter, honey, and/or jam, and prepare a platter with seasonal fruits, ...
This protective spell is especially helpful for parents with small children who may have trouble falling asleep at night. Envision a bright, sparkling silver sphere of glowing protective energy around, above, and below the bed, as your child is snuggled beneath comfy blankets. Point toward the east, and draw a circle around the bed. Then make a circle from ceiling to floor. A flashlight beam can also be used to point and draw the circles. Chant: Circle, circle, 'round my bedWhere I rest my ...
I live on the shore of Lake Ontario, the fifth largest Great Lake and the seventeenth largest lake in the world. As the biggest spiritual influence over my life, water is central to my magical practice. I attend water-keeper ceremonies aimed at raising awareness and encouraging action to protect drinking water sources. I know the value of this sacred lake. Today I will teach you a chant based on a well-known goddess chant in honor of the Great Mother. I have co-opted it to honor the ...
