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The full moon is a tipping point between what we've brought in during the waxing moon and what we release during the waning moon. For this spell you will need two small, shatterproof bowls and paper and pen. On one sheet of paper, make a list of what you've grown/manifested during the waxing moon. On the second sheet, make a list of what you release during the waning moon. Put one list in each bowl. Stand balanced, feet on the ground. The left palm holds the waxing moon bowl at waist height. ...
While spring's energy pushes us forward, this Posy Potion gives us a few minutes to sit and mindfully cultivate our mental and emotional gardens. Choose a tea blend that includes either hibiscus (relaxation, love, dream magic) or jasmine (prosperity, love, dreams). Let the tea steep so you have a strong, flavorful infusion. Sit with your mug of tea in place where you won't be disturbed for twenty minutes. As you drink your tea, imagine a cottage-style garden, with a profusion of plants and ...
Today is the start of Daylight Saving Time, which sometimes throws me off for weeks. In order to lessen the exhaustion and disorientation of “springing forward,” try the following. Upon awakening, take a few extra minutes in bed. Say: Today I look forward to _____. Then list all the things you look forward to in the coming day (even if one of them is “going back to bed tonight”). In the evening, before bedtime, do the legs-up-the-wall pose from yoga, where you place ...
By mid-February, the Northern Hemisphere has a slew of dark, cold, short days, which feel like they will never end. We get the Winter Wearies. This spell will help lift the mood and remind us that spring is coming. Gather these supplies: A 7-day orange jar candle A knife (for carving) Citrus essential oil (My favorite is tangerine.) Matches Carve the sun into the candle. Dress the candle with citrus oil, visualizing the warmth and the light's return. Place the candle in the room where ...
