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Everyone thinks about spring cleaning, but few people think about fall cleaning. September is a good time to start switching from summer to fall things. The hottest days of summer are usually over, but the weather hasn’t turned cold yet, so there’s room for transition. First, put away the summer toys and make sure swimming suits are washed before storage, etc. The lightest clothes such as shorts and tank tops can go, but leave versatile ones like T-shirts and ankle pants available ...
Today is International Tiger Day. Let’s celebrate and recognize one of the most commanding creatures among us. Tigers have much to teach us, for they are determined, persistent, strategic, stealthy, and deliberate. They may seem relaxed, but when the moment comes, they always have enough energy to take on the tasks necessary for survival. Tigers smell musky and of the earth. Take on some of this characteristic today by wearing a musk cologne or essential oil such as vetiver, myrrh, ...
Is there a Pagan who does not have a garden, whether on a table by the window or outside in a sunny spot? If you’ve planted seeds and transplanted plants from friends or the local nursery, the end of May is high time to give your garden some extra attention: watering, weeding, trimming. While you’re doing your gardening, recite old nursery rhymes to the plants. Here are two. Find more online and encourage your garden to grow and bloom. Mistress Mary, quite contrary,How does your ...
Today is Earth Day, the holiday we have set aside to honor our planet and Gaia, the Greek goddess who embodies abundance, nurturing ability, strength, and even destruction. So that you can always have a personalized Gaia around for your home, hearth, or altar, let’s make a figurine of her. You will need:* 4 cups flour* 1 cup iodized salt* 1 3/4 cup warm water* Optional: acrylic paints, water, and brushes Thinking of the importance of this day and the goddess Gaia, pour the flour into a ...
