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The Greek god Hermes is associated with safe travels, good fortune, and work. One of the ways his blessings were bestowed was with a laurel branch dipped in water. Laurel is a common tree, but if you can’t find one, use bay leaves. They can be found in the spice section of most markets. For this blessing you will need a vehicle, some incense, a lighter, a laurel (bay) branch, and a bowl of water. Stand before the vehicle and light the incense. Cleanse yourself and the vehicle with the ...
Earth energy is off the charts today, making this a fantastic time to bless and consecrate a garden plot, a planter, or pretty much any area or anything in which you can grow a plant. To do this, make a tea from hyssop, lavender, and thyme, and set it aside to cool to room temperature. Strain the tea into a small cup or bowl, and add the leftover organic matter to the compost pile. Using the fingers of your dominant hand, sprinkle the desired area or item with the tea as you recite this ...
Rose petals have the ability to bless a path with love and light. Sprinkling them on someone’s route or leading a person to you with a path of petals is a truly romantic and emotive way to let flowers guide our hearts to deep levels of trust and discovery. If you feel so inclined today, gather some rose petals and leave a trail for someone you love, to guide them on a path of purpose and hope. The trail can end at their car or mailbox or anyplace where you leave a sweet treat or loving ...
Use this ritual to bless a well or other water source. If you have a well that provides your water, decorate the area around it with flowers. If not, draw some tap water to serve as a symbol as you offer a blessing for the water. We must always appreciate the access we have to clean water. Not everyone in the world is as fortunate. Water is essential for life. We honor water for what it symbolizes, as one of the four elements, but we can’t forget its practical value as well. Recite this ...
