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Today is World Blood Donor Day. If you can donate blood, you may save a life! Whether you donate blood today or not, it's a good day to connect to your own blood and the miracle that is your body. Lie down where you won't be disturbed for twenty minutes. Follow your breath as you inhale and exhale, relaxing. Become aware of your heartbeat. Your heart circulates your blood, which is part of your life force. Descend deeper into your own awareness. Feel how the blood flows through your veins, ...
Sometimes our homes can get energetically stale or we might feel like we need to power up our spiritual guard. This is when I like to call for more protection in the home. For this spell you will need: An assortment of the following dried or powdered herbs: bay leaf, rosemary, lavender, peppermint, cinnamon, clove, chili pepper flakes, black pepper A grinder (if herbs are not powdered) Salt A small- to medium-sized jar with a lid If your herbs aren't powdered, you can chop them up with ...
June is a popular month for weddings because it's sacred to Juno, goddess of marriage and hearth and home. While homemaking is a crucial step in the formation of a new family, its maintenance is just as important to established families. So take some time this month to make your house a home. You can do this in many ways. Spend a day on housecleaning. Refresh your supply of towels, rugs, linens, or other homey things. Bring in vases of fresh garden flowers; this is one time to prefer cultivated ...
May 28 is the International Day of Action for Women’s Health. Today’s rite is intended to attract optimal health to you and your loved ones. Use your athame (ritual blade) to cut an apple across its middle, revealing the pentagram shape at the core. Cut the apple into slices to share. Each individual takes five bites of their apple slice, thoroughly chewing and swallowing, visualizing good health while doing so. Before each bite, chant: Earth—Health for my body. ...
