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With the Muslim holy month of Ramadan beginning at sundown, this is a great time to contemplate the value of fasting. During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims refrain from eating from dawn until dusk to remember the less fortunate and reinforce gratitude. Intermittent fasting has become quite popular for weight loss and cleansing. Can you dedicate part of the day to consciously fast from something? It doesn’t have to be food. It could be fasting from social media, television, ...
Today is Friday, the day of the week that is associated with Venus and corresponds with love of all kinds. Let’s take a journey down the road of self-love and appreciation and do some automatic writing with that in mind. Put on some good music (maybe the Cure’s “Friday I’m in Love”), dress up in something that makes you feel good, and perhaps even light some scented candles to set the mood. When you feel comfortable and relaxed, connect with the meaning of ...
Leap Day is one of the more mysterious days in our calendar. What makes it most interesting is that it is the rarest day, only existing every four years. We believe that this day is most auspicious for manifesting some longer-term spells. One simple spell is to write a letter to your future self describing all the things you want to manifest in your life over the next four years. Take a pen and a piece of paper and jot down where you see yourself in the coming years, being as vague or specific ...
Dreams can reveal a lot of information. Through dreams, our subconscious speaks to us and the language of magick comes through. However, it’s not always easy to remember dreams. The first step is to keep a journal next to your bed. Any time you wake up, write down what you remember, even if this is just colors, concepts, or feelings. You can seed your dreams before going to bed in order to ask for specific help. Early in the day, get a small bowl. Put the following items in the bowl:* 1 ...
