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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 ...
Today’s planetary ruler is Saturn, and it is a good day to do a little hearth and home magic. We often hear people say that our outside environment mirrors our inner life. Well, often there is some level of truth to that. Each can influence manifestations in the other. Think about an area of your life where you’ve been feeling stagnant, disoriented, or scattered. Do you feel like you never get quality time with those you live with? Perhaps clean up the common space, such as the ...
Today is Arbor Day. This is one of my favorite holidays, as it celebrates our tree siblings. Try to spend at least part of the day out among the trees, whether in your own yard, a city park, or forest bathing on conservation land. We know that we share breath with the trees. They breathe out the oxygen we need to inhale, and we exhale the carbon dioxide that the trees breathe in. Our relationship with the trees is truly vital to life on this planet. It’s a delightful symbiosis. However, ...
Today is National Walking Day in the United States. The goal is to get people exercising; however, it’s a good opportunity to explore the spiritual benefits of the celebration. Let’s make a mini pilgrimage! Not everyone can make grand pilgrimages to legendary sites afar, but your local spiritual spots are well worth a mini pilgrimage. Do you have a special site in nature, like a lake, a river, a botanical garden, or even a local monument to somebody you respect? These, too, are ...
