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To invoke greater purification and clarity in your life, acquire a small amount of powdered turmeric root. In addition to being an incredibly delicious component of many curry dishes, turmeric is one of nature’s best anti-inflammatories and is an excellent cleanser for the skin. This healthy plant is a member of the ginger family. Mix the turmeric with a little warm water to create a paste. Draw sacred symbols into the paste with your fingers, and finish swirling the mix by drawing a ...
Happy Lunar New Year! Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Rat in Chinese and Taoist astrology. This year is also ruled by the element Metal. In these ancient astrological systems, the Rat represents a potential beginning of great new things. For those of us who have interacted with rats as pets (myself included!), we know that they are very methodical creatures who always look before they leap. Because today’s lunar energy is a springboard of newness, it’s imperative that ...
For those of us who live in an area of the world blanketed in snow around this time of year, and even for those of us who feel that occasional rush of bitter cold during the first parts of the year, those moments when sunlight emerges feel like a blissful reconnection to a warmer time of year. To harness a little bit of this solar flare, acquire two pieces of citrine and wait for one of those sublime wintertime moments when you feel the sun reminding you of its imminent return. Focus your ...
To freeze negative external forces in their tracks, try this spell. While it won't solve all your problems, this spell aims to help keep these forces from having a harmful influence. Procure a tight-sealing sandwich bag or freezer bag, along with a teaspoon of vinegar and a pinch of any of these: salt, pepper, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. On a piece of paper, write terms or draw symbols that represent the negative external energy. This could include words such as "sad," ...
