New Worlds of Body, Mind & Spirit Since 1901
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 ...
It’s the birthday of Aldo Leopold, American ecologist and author born in 1887. Honor his legacy and strengthen your own magics with a charm for Earth and home protection. You’ll need a piece of natural material (round or square) about six inches across. Neutral-colored cotton or linen cloth, leather, or a piece of birch bark would work well. Use a pen or marker to inscribe a pentagram in the center of the material. Place a combination of the following protective herbs on the ...
An uket is the Egyptian goddess associated with the yearly flooding of the Nile. Her many gifts include abundance, fertility, harmony, and joy. Today, wash a handful of coins in water and white vinegar. Dry them in sunlight or with a towel, then place them in a ceramic or glass bowl. Fill the bowl with water, place a floating candle on top, and light the candle.Say: Anuket, nurturing goddess of theNile and the overflowing waters, Irespectfully invoke your presence.Please flood my life with an ...
A golden light rises in the sky, its light so bright that if you look directly into it, you’ll be blinded. All life responds to its golden touch. We call it our sun, but actually it’s a ball of fire burning at more than 27 million degrees Fahrenheit. Thankfully its distance from Earth allows us to benefit from its immense heat, but stand in the sun’s rays for too long and you’ll surely get a sunburn (no matter your skin tone). Appreciate the power of the sun, which we ...
