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Mothers come in all shapes and sizes; they are not just the women who gave birth to us. Instead, mothers can be friends, sisters, lovers, and those who have raised us and looked after us in our darkest moments. The greatest mother of all is, of course, our beautiful Earth, and although we haven’t been the most responsible of her children, we do still care for her. On this Mother’s Day, show your gratitude to our wonderful Mother Earth. Go outside and stand barefoot on the grass, ...
Cold water immersion can improve cardiovascular circulation, facilitate weight loss, reduce inflammation, and promote the natural healing capacity. It has been repopularized recently, but its benefits have been known and practiced throughout the northern countries for centuries. I live on Lake Ontario in southern Canada. I go into the lake once a month through the winter and daily through the spring, summer, and fall. My body’s natural healing capacity has awakened. Share the magic of a ...
Spring is a time of transformation. A cocoon spell helps us burst out of tired winter patterns. Go to a place where you will be undisturbed for at least thirty minutes. A floor or a bed works well. Wrap yourself up completely in a blanket or quilt, including over your head. (Make sure you can breathe easily.) Follow your breath until you feel safe and protected. Imagine yourself emerging into spring’s beautiful light, where anything and everything is possible. Slowly expose your head, ...
The circle shape is a magical symbol we can call upon. The magic circle is the protective circle we draw when performing a ritual, casting a spell, or sending healing, because a circle represents both spirit and matter. Our ancestors built houses that were not square but round, because this provided more protection from the elements. A circular design is both flexible and strong, and is safer in severe weather conditions. The circle is also found in nature, from stones and the ovoid shape of ...
