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In this season of early spring on the natural calendar, we are often visited by the spirits of rain. We may find ourselves swirling around feelings of depression, grief, or just uninspired ennui. A heavy heart can keep us from tapping into the building joy and early glow of spring. This short tea ritual calls on the spirit of rain, known to offer deep cleansing and relief from heartache. Brew a tea of mugwort, hawthorn, tulsi, and Saint John's wort. Pour the tea into your favorite cup. Holding ...
Roses, great symbols of beauty, offer their essence for radiant skin and self-love. Today let's craft a sacred rosewater spray, a potion to embrace our inner and outer beauty. Gather these ingredients: 2 ounces distilled rose water ½ ounce distilled witch hazel 3–5 small rose quartz chips A 3-ounce cosmetic spray bottle In a serene space, bring all of your ingredients together. As you blend them into the spray bottle, recite the following chant: By petals' grace and ...
Aquarius, the water bearer, an air sign in astrology, carries the elemental qualities of both air and water— thought and emotion. Aquarians can often compartmentalize emotions in order to seek a clear path while also holding their emotions with care and consideration, creating a powerful force of creative ingenuity. In their natural embodiment, Aquarians are masters of the "flow state." Music has the ability to hold space for and move our emotions, yet it is almost entirely ephemeral, ...
On the night of the Wolf Moon (the first full moon in January), find a space where you can stand comfortably outside. Gaze up at the moon while feeling the earth beneath your feet. Recite this chant as you raise your head to the sky: Under the Wolf Moon shining bright, I declare my will tonight. A howl so loud for all to hear, by this powerful moon my path is clear. With a heart full of intention, let out a soulful howl, allowing your voice to resonate with the energy of the moon. Imagine ...
