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Named for Freya, the Norse goddess of love and beauty, Friday is also ruled by Venus, Aphrodite, and Eros. Invoke Freya by doing an attraction spell using a rose quartz, rose oil, or a rose to magnify passion. Whether you choose to attract a mate, lover, or friend, or seek to increase self-love, invoke Freya. She may bring delight to the weekend ahead. Tuck a rose quartz into your bra or shirt pocket, saying: Freya delights in heart-centered love. Dab a little rose oil, diluted with a ...
I grew up fearing cold water. Lately I've come to love and seek it out. Regular cold water immersion has many documented benefits, including boosting immunity, alleviating depression, stimulating hormone regulation, and dumping endorphins into the system. The most powerful shift for me has been the change in self-perception. I feel resilient, strong, and brave. Do you need a system-wide reset? Cold water can energize and enliven you. If you live near a body of water, immerse yourself in it ...
Mercury is the planet that rules Wednesdays. Also called Hermes (in Greek mythology), Mercury, the winged messenger, rules thinking, connections, analysis, discernment, decision-making, clarity, and insight. Let's use the energy of Mercury to consciously invoke clear, concise communication with all of our senses. While rubbing your hands together vigorously, intone: Mercury, help me make conscious selections. Bless my hands in creating magical connections. Gently cup your ears, ...
I love Sundays. It often feels like a day spent between the worlds. And we all know that what happens between the worlds magically affects all worlds. On Sundays I like to sleep in, move slowly, linger over coffee and morning pages, take long walks with my dog, and escape the constraints of my usual routines in favor of solitude, quietude, and adventure. Even if for only an hour, can you take yourself between the worlds today? Do you know what activities and spaces provide you with a greater ...
