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Today is Memorial Day here in the United States, a day when we honor our nation’s fallen warriors. It is a time to reflect not only on their lives and bravery but also on the cost of war and its heavy toll. Not all fallen soldiers have family or loved ones to remember them. As we celebrate the lives of those who fought to protect our country, let us also remember those whom others have forgotten. All you need is a white candle, a small bell, and a few moments of your time. At your altar, ...
The solar energy of Sunday always makes me want to seize the day and make the most of it, even if that means relaxing and taking it easy. Even easygoing days can include simple magic. Today is a good day to visit your magical home apothecary and remember to use a little rosemary, as it is associated energetically with the Sun. Rosemary is considered the herb of remembrance, and its energies are said to be excellent for workings to spark the memory. Some lore also claims that rosemary tea can ...
For this new moon, use the symbolism of the snake to represent transformation and renewal. First, forget any negative associations you have with snakes. They’re remarkable creatures that we need in the environment, but unfortunately many people have been conditioned to dislike and fear them. We should certainly respect them and use caution around them since there are, of course, poisonous ones, but snakes can be a powerful magical symbol. Find an image of a snake that you find ...
New job, school, town? Reinvent yourself ! I did this when I moved from one job to another and knew no one. To that rote question “How are you?” I answered every time, “Can’t complain.” Some of my fellow workers became annoyed and said, “Of course you can,” to which I replied, “I have my spouse and my child. All my family members are healthy. I am making a decent wage. My home is secure,” and so on. Some people inevitably walked away in a ...
