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I drive less in the winter because of the hazards of the road. But with spring now fully in blossom and the snow finally gone, it’s time to start journeying again. Before you travel, take time to bless your vehicle, bless the journey, and bless the inhabitants of your vehicle. Whether the vehicle is a car, truck, motorcycle, boat, canoe, kayak, or bicycle, use this blessing before departing. Lay your hands upon the vehicle and say: I bless this vessel with love and light,That she may ...
By this time of year, most people are tired of the winter cold and are ready for spring to arrive. Since spring is still a few weeks away, we can harness the energy of this last bit of winter to remove a problem or obstacle from our lives. Create a symbol of the problem you wish to remove, or write down the problem on a piece of paper and fold it into a small square, making each fold away from you. If you live where there is snow, gather some into a freezersafe container (with a lid) and bring ...
The February full moon is often referred to as the Snow Moon. Take advantage of today’s special energies to cleanse any water-safe crystals and tools you want to recharge. If you live in a snowy climate, fill a bowl with snow from the ground. Place the water-safe objects in it and leave the bowl out under the moonlight overnight. If you live in a climate that does not receive snow, you can place snowflake obsidian stones in the water to carry and honor the energy of snow. After you place ...
For most of us, February is a month when water comes from the sky in one form or another. In California, that may be rain. In New York, it’s usually snow. Either way, this is a good time to embrace water’s gifts, even if they make life a little more challenging. After all, water is the basis of life. So instead of bemoaning the precipitation, collect a little bit in a bowl and use it for this simple spell. Hold the bowl between your hands and lift it to the sky. If you want, you ...
