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Samhain, when the veil between worlds grows thin, is an ideal time to see through illusory thoughts and stories that are no longer serving you. You'll need a tarot or oracle deck and incense. Light the incense and shuffle your deck, then draw a card and hold it above the incense, allowing the smoke to waft around the card, partially obscuring your view. Allow your intuition to awaken, the drifting of the smoke gently altering your state of consciousness. State this intention: I pierce the ...
With autumn comes the harvest. Farmers gather the last fruits, vegetables, and grains. Food is canned, frozen, and otherwise preserved for winter use. Craft materials are gathered to provide activities in inclement weather. This is a season for the final flurry of work, and then rest to take stock of accomplishments. For this meditation, choose any fall item to use as a focus, such as a bundle of multicolored corn, some decorative gourds, or a sprig of vividly colored leaves. Sit in a ...
Is there something in your life that you wish to change, yet you cannot figure out how to do so? This meditation can help. Find a time and place where you can sit uninterrupted for twenty minutes. Create a sacred space, such as by casting a circle. Use an incense stick or cone—frankincense, lavender, rosemary, or a commercial blend designed for contemplation. Light your incense in a safe container on a flat surface. Sit comfortably and concentrate on the burning incense, and use your ...
A morning cup of coffee can be so much more than just a caffeine boost. Try giving your cup of brew a personalized magical edge based on whatever energy you need in your life that day. Just add a tiny pinch of appropriate herbs to the dry coffee grounds before starting the coffee maker while visualizing your goal. Be sure to use nontoxic herbs only, and add just a tiny bit unless you want to compromise the taste of your drink. On the other hand, some herbs and spices add a very nice flavor that ...
