W e live in a chaotic world, constantly bombarded by bad news, too many demands on our time and energy, and lots of electronic gizmos that distract us from the quiet blessings around us. It can be hard to find peace. From time to time, it helps to take a moment to simply let yourself stop and take a breath. Try doing this affirmation for a moment or two every day and see if it helps. If you have time, you can sit in front of a candle or look out a window. But you can always just find a quiet ...
Today is Human Rights Day, the anniversary of the release of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which contains thirty articles and outlines the basic rights granted to every person regardless of their origin or economic status. These rights are threatened every day and deserve our protection. This isn’t always easy to do when you don’t know how to help. Cast this spell to lend strength to those working to free themselves from these abuses. Take a black candle and hold it in ...
Winter’s long, dark nights can support our sleep, which benefits every aspect of our mental and physical health. Like flower bulbs beneath the cold winter soil, winter rest helps us replenish our energy before the more expansive months of spring and summer. To support deep and restful sleep, cleanse a black tourmaline in bright sunlight, sage smoke, or running water. At bedtime, hold it in your right hand and sense its calming, grounding vibrations moving through your entire physical ...
Now the November wind begins to blow winter our way. This is a good time to use the force of the wind to end a problem in your life. If possible, perform this spell on a windy night. You’ll need a black candle in a holder, paper, pen, and a heatproof container. Light the candle and write your problem on the paper. Concentrate on ending your problem. Then carefully ignite the paper by holding it to the flame. Let it burn out in the container. Immediately blow out the candle. When the ...