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New Year's Eve marks the transition from the old year to the new, which makes it a great time to weave in new possibilities for a prosperous year to come. Collect three narrow ribbons or some embroidery floss in the following colors (about one foot of each): Black (to represent the wisdom you've gained this past year) White (to signify new opportunities to come in the new year) Green or gold (to call forth growth and prosperity) Knot the three cords together at one end, leaving a ...
Candle Day is celebrated every year on the first Saturday in December. There are many candle spells available in this book and elsewhere, so I'm not going to give you another one. Instead, here are some ways to share the candle love, especially if you're looking for some fun gift ideas for friends and family. You can, of course, make your own batch of candles from soy, beeswax, or paraffin if you're up to the task. But if you don't have the time, space, or materials for making candles, here ...
This year's Drumming Day falls on a full moon—a great opportunity to recognize the power of percussive rhythm in ritual. Drums are among the most ancient of instruments and are still a driving force in rituals today the world over. They help us keep time, energize us, and unify our movements. Many people play drums at circles and events, but few recognize that it's important not only to make a noise but also to listen to what's happening around them. When we listen as we play, we connect ...
November is National Pomegranate Month. Whenever I see or taste a pomegranate, I instantly think of the Greek goddess Persephone. When she was taken to the Underworld, she ate six pomegranate seeds, which tied her to staying there for half the year. As the fruit often shows up in markets in late fall, it's another reminder of Persephone's journey to the Underworld. Soon winter will be upon us, but life will return in the spring. I always purchase a couple of pomegranates—one to eat and ...
