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The monarch butterfly blesses wild gardens across North America. The dance you will do today invites you to wear the monarch's colors: bright orange, black, and accents of white and yellow. Since today is Global Wellness Day, you will utilize the elements after setting your intention for global wellness: Earth—grounding (soil) Air—uplifting (dance moves) Fire—healing (incense) Water—love (rose water) Ether—spirituality Set your intention. Put on the ...
This quick spell makes a talisman to carry with you as a reminder that you really do want to break a particular habit. You'll need a small piece of paper, a black marker, a votive candle (I prefer black) in a holder, a match or lighter, a small glass jar (I use an 8-ounce canning jar), a glass of water, a piece of cotton fabric (I like black), and some cotton or wool string (again I prefer black). Write the habit you want to break in bold letters on the paper, then light the candle. Say what ...
Today kicks off National Garden Week. That means this is a great time to do a garden blessing. Collect five quarter-size stones, crystals, or glass drops to represent air, fire, water, earth, and spirit. Select five points in your garden marking east, south, west, north, and center. This is where you will deposit your markers. You can leave them showing or bury them if you're concerned that someone may wander off with them. Start in the east and place the air stone. Say: Air, bring easy ...
For this spell of desire, you will need the following supplies: 5 slips of paper A pen 3 small scoops of kosher salt A bowl of water 5 roses Sit in meditation or contemplation of your desires. What do you desire in all parts of your life: love, work, fun, romance, and so on? Think of your five most potent desires and write each one on a slip of paper. Put the salt in the bowl of water and stir it clockwise. Read one of the slips of paper out loud and pick up one of the roses. As you ...
