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As the thinning of the veil between humans and spirits becomes most noticeable, it is a good time to honor your ancestors. A fulfilling way to accomplish this is by building an ancestor altar. As the harvest season is also in full bloom, this altar should include lovely goodies from the garden. Safely burn a white candle and set your intention to honor your ancestors. Lay cloth specific to your ancestry on a table or space dedicated to your ancestry altar. If you are unsure of your ancestry, ...
If you're grieving, this spell may help lighten your emotional load. Go outside and find a rock you are drawn to. Then go to a quiet area. Hold the rock to your heart. Cry. Grieve. Transfer your pain to the rock. Keep the rock on your altar. When you feel ready to release your sorrow, follow the instructions in this verse: When the fields of autumn turn pale against the sky, And the wild geese sing their mournful cry. When garden flowers turn rust and brown, When silver frost touches the ...
We all have a well of creativity and inspiration that sometimes goes dormant. Here is a meditation that can help you tap your creativity. It features the concept of the well. Play some instrumental music that is very relaxing and suggestive of ancient times. Take some slow cleansing breaths. Picture a cottage garden in full bloom. Within the garden there is a pathway, marked by large stones on each side. Between the stones is tiny pea gravel. Imagine yourself walking barefoot on the smooth ...
It's August, and the gardens and roadsides are brimming with color. Zinnias, tall phlox, and cosmos brighten flower beds. Black-eyed Susans gleam along roadsides, spreading their golden hue. It's a harvest of color. Everywhere you look, there's a color celebration going on. This informal ritual encourages you to bring this harvest of colors indoors. You'll need some cut flowers and containers. For containers, use your imagination—vases, jars, jugs, mugs, or old coffee cups are some ...
