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Today in Japan, Hana-Matsuri is celebrated. A combined celebration of spring , traditional Japanese culture, and quite possibly Buddha’s birthday, the festivities are abundant and gorgeous. Imagine lots of flowers, costumes, and kimonos! Today, perform your own “cultivating tradition” spell. Choose some small icons that represent your cultural, religious, and familial traditions. My origins are in England, Scotland, and Ireland. Easy associations are tea, shortbread cookies, ...
We all love our pets. These an imals who bless our lives are true friends, and they depend on us to keep them healthy. So in addition to taking the best possible care of your fur baby (or scale baby), it doesn’t hurt to work a little magic into their maintenance. Think about a symbol that represents general good health to you, perhaps a plump red heart to represent vigor, a bone for strength, or a sun for vitality. Draw the symbol on your pet’s belongings and recite: Good health, ...
Some days you wake up energized for a new venture or the completion of a project, and ready to accomplish anything, but your calendar is full of obligations. There comes a time and place to listen to your body and soul and point that energy inward. Try this today. First perform whatever morning ritual you have. Then contact those to whom you have obligations—work, family, friends— and cancel those plans. Next, plant yourself in front of your chosen task and ready, set, go! My ...
For this spell you will need the following materials:* One fresh cut flower for each person in the friendship* Several pieces of paper* A pen* A large, heavy book (An old dictionary or phone book works best.)* A needle and thread Choose a flower for each person in the friendship. Bonus points for choosing their favorite flower. Perform the following steps for each individual involved, including yourself. Take two pieces of paper. On each, write the person’s name thirteen times. Hold the ...
