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Today is National Spouses Day. The day is meant for people to celebrate the bond they share with their spouse and to show each other appreciation and gratitude. If you have a spouse, hopefully you do this regularly anyway; however, it’s always nice to have a celebration! If you don’t have a spouse, today is a great day to do a meditation on self-care and being your best self, as this will help you be the best possible partner to a future spouse and also identify what qualities in a ...
As we head into the new year, let’s do some smoke divination with copal. Copal’s aroma can quickly put you in a trancelike state, and for that reason it’s revered by visionaries, shamans, and energy healers. This food of the gods in several venerable cultures should be used in a very wellventilated area or outdoors. Once lit, copal produces copious amounts of smoke, and it will relax your senses. Let’s look into copal smoke’s shape formations to see what’s ...
Lucina was an early Italian goddess of light who merged with Juno and Diana to bring us the light that overcomes the dark. In the fourth century, Lucina was renamed as St. Lucy, a Sicilian girl who vowed to distribute her family’s wealth to the poor. Somehow Lucy and her sacred light were carried to Scandinavia, where the winter nights seem endless. For her feast, little girls wear garlands and everyone carries Lucy candles. Let us celebrate Lucina and Lucy. Cast your full moon circle ...
Our brains are constantly changing and developing, and every challenge we face offers us a chance to learn. For this spell to encourage mental clarity and growth, you’ll need:* A purple candle and holder* A small open bowl or jar* A sharpened pencil* Matches* One or more of fluorite, amethyst, lapis, or tiger eye* One or more of fresh or dried peppermint, turmeric, basil, or green tea* A small bell Place the candle, bowl, and pencil on your altar. Light the candle safely. Place the gems ...
