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Here is a prayer for the summer solstice. Feel free to reword it as you wish. I welcome the east, where energy rises;call in the south, where the lightreaches; gather the west, where we seeksacred rest; and greet the north, wherewe sink into our roots. Hail above,where our planetary parents Sun andMoon reside, and below, where allthat has come before informs us. Rise. Reach. Rest. Roots.Above and below. I place my hands on my heart andknow that as I stand in the brightlight of the summer ...
Following the example of Tibetan flags, you can make your own flags for prayer and peace. You’ll need some natural fabric (cotton, linen, etc.) in 12-by-8-inch pieces. Finished flags will be about 8 inches wide and 10 to 11 inches long. Choose colors that have magical significance (e.g., white for peace, blue for calm, green for nature, and so forth), or just choose those that you love. You’ll need a thick rope or cord to stretch horizontally across a space; the flags will hang ...
Today is World Bee Day. Bees are of vital importance to our ecosystems and human food production, and wild bee populations have been in significant decline for over forty years. Year after year, bees bless us with the beauty of flowers and trees, the magic of herbs, the sweetness of honey, and the sustenance of fruit, nuts, and seeds. So today, bless the bees. First, close your eyes and place your hands in prayer pose. Take some deep breaths and connect with Mother Earth. Say: Gaia, Great ...
Cleanse three moonstones by placing them in bright sunlight or cool running water for a few minutes or by bathing them in sage smoke. Hold your hands in prayer pose, with the stones between them. Then move your hands to touch your heart. Close your eyes, take some deep breaths, and say: Great Goddess, help me to be aclear channel of divine energy andwisdom. Cleanse my perceptionand open up my awareness sothat I may clearly see, hear, know,and understand. Thank you. Move your hands, still in ...
