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In the play Peter Pan, when Tinker Bell drinks the poison intended for Peter and her light begins to fade, the audience saves her life by applauding. I even clap for her when I’m watching the DVD. We may not be able to literally save lives with applause, but we can cheer and encourage people and save their energetic lives by applauding. When you hear a speech, even an informal one, on a topic you support—applaud. When you hear music sung or played beautifully—applaud. When ...
As the Winter Solstice approaches, this is when most witches welcome back the light of the sun and prepare for the freshness of the new year. As we continue through the dark half of the year, this is a great time for us to find our own inner light and focus on our personal strength that has held us up as this year comes to a close. Sit in a comfortable position in a dark room, or use a blindfold if necessary. Take a few deep breaths and allow your mind and body to calm down and relax. Imagine ...
In the fall we harvest and prepare for the cold months ahead. In modern times, even if we’re not literally harvesting, we still need to mentally prepare ourselves for a time of rest. Use this meditation to take stock of all you’ve achieved so far this year. What did you sow and what are you reaping? What goals do you have for the future? Think of this as your personal inventory and write everything down: your hopes, fears, dreams, accomplishments, etc. Fold your list into a small ...
Don’t panic! You aren’t experiencing a disconnect. The Moon is just void-of-course for a while this morning, and Mercury is still retrograde. Our magic is likely to feel a little off, and the energy we intuitively sense in magic can be unreliable at this time. However, workings related to the removal of curses benefit from this chaotic breakdown of normally stable energy. Perform this working if you feel you have been cursed or jinxed. Combine one cup of salt with one large pinch ...
