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Today is the UN International Day of Peace, and the approaching Jupiter-Pluto conjunction makes this a fantastic time for bringing about positive change. Chanting may be familiar to you, and you may have even used this phrase previously: Nam myoho renge kyo. This is a simple expression with transformational power. Nam means dedication, myo means wonderful, and ho is the law. Renge refers to the lotus, which grows beautiful in the mud, while kyo means sutra, or teaching. Repeat these words ...
The Aquarius full moon is perfect for setting in motion positive changes that require a fresh perspective and an improved frame of mind, which includes breaking habits that no longer serve us. Ideally under the light of the full moon, stand on the earth barefoot. Hold a glass bottle of water in both hands. Relax and center your mind. Get in touch with the energy of the habit you want to break. Feel or sense it as roots, cobwebs, or cords in your aura, attached to the habit. Mentally send this ...
The Roman goddess Carna celebrates her festival on this day. She is the goddess of health and protects the vital organs. Offerings made to her were beans and bacon, as the ancient Romans thought that these items promoted good health. She is the goddess to call on if someone is ill. On a slip of paper, write the name of the individual for whom you are making your petition. Wrap the paper into the shape of a bean. Take this “bean” and plant it outside with other beans or a small ...
Taking time to cleanse and clear your preferred mode of travel, be it car, bike, shoes, etc., is a powerful way to remove obstructions to forward movement in your life. Start with a physical cleaning. Declutter, vacuum, and wash your car; wash your bike and oil the chain; clean or polish your shoes. Then use your energetic cleanser of choice, such as sage smoke or spray, copal or sandalwood incense, Reiki, a salt water sprinkling, etc. For added oomph, put a cleansed quartz crystal (cleanse ...
