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At this time of year, we see some of the first harvests coming in, including grains that were planted early in the spring. You can take some of that wheat and bake it into bread. There are many good recipes for quick breads that can be made by hand or with a bread machine. As you are baking the bread, think about bringing the blessings of abundance into your life. Vocalize the following: As this bread rises throughout theday, abundance shall come my way. Share the bread with family and ...
Let’s be honest: we all struggle with self-esteem from time to time. Witches, Wiccans, Pagans, and other metaphysical folk tend to be quite sensitive to energies—and most certainly to the emotional energies of others. Even some of the least empathic people among us can sometimes carry the weight of others’ judgments for years or even a lifetime, sometimes unconsciously! As difficult and even painful as it can be, we must all learn to love ourselves for who we are. There is ...
If you’re planning on going on a trip soon, tap into the blessings of the World card of the Tarot to make the most of your journey. The World card (number 21) represents the completion of the Major Arcana that started with the Fool card at zero, so knowledge has been gathered along the way. Pull the World card from your deck (or print out an image of it) and situate it upon your altar for the duration of the trip. Say the following blessing (substitute we/our if others are traveling with ...
Ramadan, which begins tonight, is a holy month. With specific exceptions, people fast and avoid sinful behavior from dawn to sunset, then feast at night. They engage in prayer both day and night. Pagans are not cultural pirates. We do not steal other people’s observances and beliefs. But we can follow the Islamic tradition of doing charitable works, not just this month but all year. Send blessings of peace and good hope to our Muslim cousins and observe this holy month in your own way. ...
