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Divination is a way to discover and see magical signs. You can drink a cup of tea in the winter and do a bit of scrying to get a glimpse of the future in the tea leaves. Tea leaf divination requires practice but can be done with minimal supplies. Use a loose leaf tea. Boil the water and allow it to steep and infuse the water for three to five minutes before pouring it into your cup. As you drink the tea, think of the question you have about your future. After you have finished, place the ...
The holidays can be crazy and more than a little stressful. There are expectations and obligations, and even the fun parts take energy. It can be overwhelming, even if you enjoy this time of year (and not everyone does). Some folks fight with depression, anxiety, or loneliness. Whether you love the holidays or hate them, everyone can benefit from taking a break and doing this easy meditation for peace and calm. If you want, you can light a candle in a firesafe container and gaze at the flames. ...
We’re well into autumn, and winter is just around the corner. It’s the season for wintering in, when country folk would prepare for winter, gathering what they needed to get through the cold months until the storms stopped and the light returned. Carry out your own wintering in ritual to help you get through the dark months. You’ll need a favorite mug, your choice of hot beverage, a favorite book, warm mittens, and a white, gray, or dark blue candle in a holder. Bring ...
Create this altar using warming spices and sugar to sweeten your autumn. Go outdoors and clear a onefoot space; you can mark it out with chalk. In the center of the space, pour a small amount of sugar and shape it into a two-to-three-inch circle. Sprinkle the following four spices around the sugar in concentric circles, invoking the power of each spice as you work: Cloves to cleanse body and soul,Ginger for prosperity, silver, and gold.Cinnamon for lucky starts,Cardamom to lift my heart. Now ...
