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June is still a traditional time for people to get married, and throwing rice at the couple was once a wedding staple. The practice is still performed on occasion, though throwing birdseed has gained popularity. In either case, once all of those little baggies are bundled with rice or seeds, they can be charged with the magic of fertility and prosperity, which is what they are supposed to symbolize. When the bundles are created, they are usually gathered together in a basket, and this is where ...
Whether we have a single houseplant or a full garden, a blessing over our plants can give a nice boost of energy, encouraging them to grow and thrive. For indoor plants, they can be gathered together on a table or the blessing can be repeated going from plant to plant in the home. For an outdoor garden, a circuit can be made around the perimeter as the blessing is given. To perform the blessing, hold out your dominant hand and visualize bright green energy streaming from your hand and up from ...
With both the sun and the moon growing in strength, it’s a good time to shine a light on some of our inner mysteries. For this spell, take a simple wooden craft store frame and place it on your altar, face up. Light a candle for both the Lord and the Lady, and let the candlelight fall on the glass in the frame. Let the patterns of light and shadow help you to ease into a trance state. Say: Light and dark, shadow and spark,reveal to me my authentic self.Dark and light, by my ...
A golden light rises in the sky, its light so bright that if you look directly into it, you’ll be blinded. All life responds to its golden touch. We call it our sun, but actually it’s a ball of fire burning at more than 27 million degrees Fahrenheit. Thankfully its distance from Earth allows us to benefit from its immense heat, but stand in the sun’s rays for too long and you’ll surely get a sunburn (no matter your skin tone). Appreciate the power of the sun, which we ...
