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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 ...
Earth Hour is an hour observed (from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. local time) on the last Saturday of March, when folks are encouraged to turn off their lights and nonessential appliances in recognition of climate change and protecting the environment. This annual event is an opportunity to reconnect with the world around you by dimming the electric hum. In addition, you could consider adding a daily or weekly practice where you disconnect for a short period of time to practice meditation or ...
This March, the new moon coincides with Awkward Moments Day—which for some of us can feel like every day! As the new moon is energetically a time of introspection, we might feel even more awkward and out-of-sorts than usual. This malaise can include waves of self-doubt and depression or a skewed self-image that doesn't reflect reality at all. We can use this simple spell to create a talisman to offset negative feelings and remind us that awkward moments don't define us. You will ...
I'm going to share with you one of my favorite spells. One of the things I tend to stress about when traveling is finding a parking spot. Even though most of the time I drive a compact car or a minivan, for many of my early years I drove a very large van— which meant that parking, especially in cities, was no easy task. With the help of some friends who were along for the ride, I learned about the modern goddess Squat, patron deity of parking spots. And she has been a part of my ...
