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When we think of spoken spells, we tend to think of charms and phrases that are rhymed. But all words have the potential for magic, especially if we consider their structure and balance. They don't always have to rhyme to have power. Today, try playing with a different format for your spoken word spells, meditations, and blessings. A haiku is a kind of Japanese poetry that is non-rhyming and consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. What if you thought about those three lines ...
The rites of spring will soon be upon us and now is the perfect time to gather the seeds, bulbs, corms, and dormant rhizomes you will be working with to prepare them for planting. This blessing is an energetic boost we can provide for the seeds, encouraging healthy germination and letting them know they will be sown with intention and care. All you need are the seeds (or bulbs, etc.) that you will be planting in the weeks to come and a few moments where you are free to focus. Hold the seeds in ...
April 3 is National Find a Rainbow Day—perhaps thanks to those infamous April showers! Today is a day to look for rainbows and enjoy rainbowrelated activities. If the weather isn't cooperating where you live, don't fret—you can make your own rainbow on your altar! Here are some suggestions to bring some rainbow magic to your sacred space: Use chime or birthday candles in proper holders to make a rainbow of candles. Add a blessing or intention to each so that each color has a ...
My maternal grandparents got married on this day in 1941 in England during World War II. My grandad, a Canadian-born child of Irish immigrants, met my grandma in Dorset, England, where he was stationed. My grandmother later crossed the Atlantic Ocean by boat during the war, alone, with my mother (then a baby) in her arms. She was one powerful woman. Light a black candle to honor your ancestors or a white candle for blessings. Say a few words. Here's to love and attraction, sex and conception, ...
