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Today is the UN International Day of Peace, and the approaching Jupiter-Pluto conjunction makes this a fantastic time for bringing about positive change. Chanting may be familiar to you, and you may have even used this phrase previously: Nam myoho renge kyo. This is a simple expression with transformational power. Nam means dedication, myo means wonderful, and ho is the law. Renge refers to the lotus, which grows beautiful in the mud, while kyo means sutra, or teaching. Repeat these words ...
In many areas this is the time for harvesting autumn foods. Apples frequently appear in folklore, and for many reasons. In this spell, we’re going to use an apple to welcome deities into your life. You’ll need an apple, a knife, a bowl of water, a tablespoon of lemon juice, and a nail or hook. Peel the apple, trying to keep the peel in one long strip. When the apple is peeled, plunge it in a bowl of water to which you’ve added the lemon juice. Set the peel to one side. ...
You don’t have to commit to another person to work this spell, although if you’re in a relationship and want to take it to the next level, it will strengthen your bond. This is a spell to work when you want to pledge yourself to a person, a project, or even just some new-school-year selfdiscipline. You’ll need a white candle in a holder, something to light it with, and a cabbage leaf. As you light the candle, say:By candlelight my work begins,I’ll see it through until ...
At this time of year, we see some of the first harvests coming in, including grains that were planted early in the spring. You can take some of that wheat and bake it into bread. There are many good recipes for quick breads that can be made by hand or with a bread machine. As you are baking the bread, think about bringing the blessings of abundance into your life. Vocalize the following: As this bread rises throughout theday, abundance shall come my way. Share the bread with family and ...
