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In the United States, the Fourth of July is a holiday celebrated with parties and loud fireworks. For many, the fifth of July comes as something of a relief after all that noise and commotion. For most of us, holidays are fun, but it is in the silence after the upheaval that we find our footing again. Life is all about that balance— the ups and downs, the celebrations and the daily rituals that sustain us. Like the darkness and the light, it is the contrast that makes us appreciate what ...
Birds play an important part in secular and earth-based belief systems. Appreciate the joy in listening to their songs and calls and watching them at domestic feeders and in their natural habitats. Does your personal or family totem honor a special bird? Take some time today to trace their migratory habits. Or, if you have no special feathered friend, perhaps take some time to research the birds in your area and see which one calls to your spirit of flight. Obtain a bird book for your area, ...
April 5 is National Dandelion Day in the US. Dandelions are viewed by some as weeds, but a weed is simply an unloved flower. This spell will help with balance, power, and a change of perspective. Gather up dandelions for your altar or sacred space. Place stones and crystals around the flowers in a circle. Use yellow calcite for positive energy and yellow jasper for balance, and add clear quartz crystals to amplify your magical intentions. Chant these words at least three times: Bring me a ...
Spring cleaning is an old tradition. Each year, the old leaves decay and the soil brings forth new flowers. As the world turns bright and colorful again, it encourages us to brush away the remains of the old year and make room for the new. Think about what needs the most attention in your life. Here are some ideas. In the yard, rake mulch off the flower beds to allow sprouts to come up. Put the old mulch on the compost pile. Pick up sticks to make a bonfire. You can also pile them into a ...
