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Sometimes we find ourselves falling for someone who, for one reason or another, is not available to us, yet we still must see them regularly. This can create difficult emotions, to say the least. For this spell, take cotton embroidery thread of the colors you associate with love, sexual attraction, and passion. (If there’s overlap, use black, for the Mystery.) Braid these threads together in a length long enough to go around your ankle. While doing so, think strongly of your ardor for ...
This is a wonderful time to choose a theme that you would like the new year to be rooted in and inspired by. This word becomes a lens to focus your actions and thoughts through as the year progresses. Some examples include tradition, innovation, growth, and compassion. Contemplate what energetic quality you would like to bring into your life, and choose a word that embodies it. If you’re unsure of what word to use, pull a rune or card, then meditate on its relevance to your life. Once ...
Earrings with bells are of ancient origin. The Kashmir Valley inhabitants of northwestern India date them back to the third-century- BCE Indus River, and they still believe that these jhumka bobbles are sacred to the goddess Parvati. Evocative of Shakti, the force of sound and creation, they symbolize the Himalayan divine creatrix of all life. Anointing and wearing these charms on days when compassion, understanding, and listening are your goals will bring you success. Acquire a pair of jhumka ...
On this day in 1947, American singer-songwriter Minnie Riperton was born. She is most famous for her hit single “Lovin’ You.” Later in life, she continued to tour and record despite being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer and given just months to live. Let’s let such talent, strength, and tenacity be an inspiration to us. Today, try your hand at writing a song, chant, or poem about something you love, in honor of her hit song’s title “Lovin’ ...
