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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 ...
A good mother loves her children and teaches them to love themselves. Today is Mother’s Day, and while there are many good mothers we should celebrate, there are also many people who don’t come from a good mother. Let’s expand and extend this day, making it inclusive to all (and not exclusive to those lucky enough to have a good mother). Sit quietly and meditate. Focus on the qualities of a good mother: someone who is loving, caring, nurturing, and kind; someone who feeds, ...
On May 3, 1978, Sun Day was established by President Jimmy Carter. It is now recognized as World or International Sun Day. It is a day devoted to solar energy and the power it has to propel life. Now is the time to honor our sun and its life-giving energies. Decorate your home and your altar with items relating to the sun. Use the colors orange and yellow in the form of sunflowers or daisies if available. You can also include oranges, sunstones, or agates in your decor. At sunrise or sunset, ...
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 ...
