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Now that we’re past the autumn equinox, the shortening of the days is palpable. Even if your region doesn’t see snow, the weather is likely cooler and rainier, and you may be noticing that the sun sets earlier, bringing lengthening periods of darkness. In many Western magical traditions, the autumn corresponds to the element of water, which is associated with mystery, depth, intuition, and feeling. To make the most of the deepening, contemplative season, attune to the element of ...
Now that we’ve passed the summer solstice, the days are gradually growing shorter. Although the heat and relaxed pace of the season may lull us into thinking that the days go on forever, from here on out we will lose a few minutes of daylight every day. In many Western magical systems, summer is associated with the element of fire. To make the most of these days while they are still long and warm, attune to the element of fire. Sit before a lit candle, a campfire, or any other flame you ...
When the winter winds arrived, we drew our necks down, bundled up, and became guarded against the cold. As the winter weather begins to show signs of easing up, let’s do a thawing spell to release and awaken the frozen parts of ourselves. This spell is best done indoors. Standing in a safe and private space, gaze down at your feet. Say: I thaw what holds me stuck in place.Place your hands on your belly. Say:I thaw the anger I have held so tight.Place your hands over your heart. Say:I ...
There has never been a more important time to embrace diversity and honor the spectrum of color that life offers to us. Crafting is a fun way to bring a sense of pride and compassion into the home. Cut twenty-two triangles from rainbow fabric and stitch them onto eight feet of cord, spacing them equally apart. As you stitch, say the following prayer of unity eight times: Light includes all seven colors, acontinuum clear. In every triangleprism, drop of water, or tear, weinvoke the diversity ...
