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The solar energy of Sunday always makes me want to seize the day and make the most of it, even if that means relaxing and taking it easy. Even easygoing days can include simple magic. Today is a good day to visit your magical home apothecary and remember to use a little rosemary, as it is associated energetically with the Sun. Rosemary is considered the herb of remembrance, and its energies are said to be excellent for workings to spark the memory. Some lore also claims that rosemary tea can ...
The novel Dracula was first published on this day in 1897. Since we often deal with energy vampires, here’s a spell to reclaim your energy. Gather these supplies: 1 orange candle Citrus incense or essential oil A small bowl of water 2 stones Sit comfortably where you won’t be disturbed. Light the candle. Light the incense or anoint yourself with the essential oil. Dip your fingers in the water, then hold one stone in each palm. Follow your breath. With each exhale, imagine ...
When we are stressed, our parasympathetic nervous system, which regulates our body functions, can be overwhelmed by our sympathetic nervous system, which wants to fight, flee, or freeze. Want to quickly invoke a sense of ease and peace and send messages of safety to your nervous system? Dr. Peter Levine invented Voo Breathing to ease hyperarousal and give your brain and body a break. Take a breath in, and as you exhale, incant: Vooooooooooooooooo. Use your voice, feel your belly rumble, and ...
International Day for Biological Diversity is a United Nations– sanctioned day for the promotion of biodiversity issues currently held on May 22. This is a very large initiative, with too many topics to address here. Using STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) enables deeper knowledge of the four elements: air, earth, fire, and water. By combining ancient earth-based beliefs with modern methods, cooperation of nations will bring about solutions to save and improve the ...
