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As the thinning of the veil between humans and spirits becomes most noticeable, it is a good time to honor your ancestors. A fulfilling way to accomplish this is by building an ancestor altar. As the harvest season is also in full bloom, this altar should include lovely goodies from the garden. Safely burn a white candle and set your intention to honor your ancestors. Lay cloth specific to your ancestry on a table or space dedicated to your ancestry altar. If you are unsure of your ancestry, ...
I am one of those people who just loves the number 13. Both my partner and I were born on the 13th day of our respective months and feel it's good luck. I seek the number out for signs and messages. But the number does make some folks uneasy. Thirteen is associated with the Death card in the Tarot. This card represents transformation: letting go of past ideas and moving into the future. A good way to tap into that energy and overcome your fears is to connect 13 to other mysteries using a little ...
It's August, and the gardens and roadsides are brimming with color. Zinnias, tall phlox, and cosmos brighten flower beds. Black-eyed Susans gleam along roadsides, spreading their golden hue. It's a harvest of color. Everywhere you look, there's a color celebration going on. This informal ritual encourages you to bring this harvest of colors indoors. You'll need some cut flowers and containers. For containers, use your imagination—vases, jars, jugs, mugs, or old coffee cups are some ...
The heavens are stretched thin as the energies of fire and water pull at the delicate fabric of our lives today. It is likely that egos and tempers will flare and we will witness people growing more frustrated than usual. Cast this spell today or whenever you would like to cool someone's temper. All you need is a red pillar candle, something to carve the candle with, a firesafe bowl, and some ice. Carve the person's name into the candle, then put the candle in the center of the bowl. Gentle ...
