New Worlds of Body, Mind & Spirit Since 1901
The fairies are always around to assist you. It is a good idea to show them gratitude for their help along your spiritual journey. Walk into the woods or an outdoor area with lots of trees. Gather up nuts, seeds, leaves, and stones that you find on your path. Find a flat surface on a rock or an area in the grass at the base of a tree, and arrange the items in a circular pattern to create a nature mandala as an offering. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and chant this three times: I am ...
In honor of April Fools’ Day, here’s an affirmation to guard against falling for illusions and being tricked. Light a white candle in a clear glass container and place it on a small mirror. Gaze upon the candle and chant: I can read between the lines.I can see what isn’t shown.I will not be tricked or fooled.I will learn what isn’t known. Allow the candle to burn out safely. Carry the mirror with you. ...
Some days you wake up energized for a new venture or the completion of a project, and ready to accomplish anything, but your calendar is full of obligations. There comes a time and place to listen to your body and soul and point that energy inward. Try this today. First perform whatever morning ritual you have. Then contact those to whom you have obligations—work, family, friends— and cancel those plans. Next, plant yourself in front of your chosen task and ready, set, go! My ...
For most of us, February is a month when water comes from the sky in one form or another. In California, that may be rain. In New York, it’s usually snow. Either way, this is a good time to embrace water’s gifts, even if they make life a little more challenging. After all, water is the basis of life. So instead of bemoaning the precipitation, collect a little bit in a bowl and use it for this simple spell. Hold the bowl between your hands and lift it to the sky. If you want, you ...
