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September is the month for Pagan Pride Day (PPD) events, a chance to meet new Witch and Pagan friends. This lighthearted ritual is perfect for your local PPD. Play lawn games, toss a frisbee, create a handcraft together, or share a picnic. Gather in a circle, passing along a squeeze from hand to hand clockwise. Chant: Friendships are true, friendships are pure. Love and acceptance, friendships endure. Pass around small disposable cups filled with water or juice, and drink together. Give each ...
I love long weekends. An extra day off—with pay. Need I say more? Cast an "All is wel" spell. Taking stock and harvesting energetic awareness can help you see the bigger picture. Instead of practicing manifestation, which begins with a sense of lack and a desire for more, begin with the awareness of how rich you are. State what you have, see, enjoy, use, and own. Specifically name what uplifts you. Acknowledge the abundance present in your life, saying "All is well." Stretch it out into a ...
August 30 is International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, including those imprisoned in inhumane conditions, those who have been murdered for their beliefs, and/or victims of trafficking. For this spell, gather these supplies: Black, red, and green candles in safe holders A representation of Medusa A firesafe dish 3 small strips of paper Matches Place the candles behind Medusa, with the dish and the strips of paper in front. Light the candles, saying: Black for ...
It takes approximately 40 to 60 hours of togetherness to go from acquaintance to casual friendship, 80 to 100 hours to establish a regular friendship, and over 200 hours for a close friendship. In a world where people have little time for themselves, that's hard. The result is widespread loneliness, which undermines health and happiness. Today is International Friendship Day, a time to celebrate friendship as a way to inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. Devote some ...
