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The end of the year is near. On this day, some people may begin the celebration of Kwanzaa, or they may celebrate Boxing Day if they live in Canada or the UK. Others may be resting, feasting on leftovers, or spending the day watching their favorite movies or TV shows. Some may be going for a long winter hike or sitting still in nature. It is truly one of those days to let go and be, and we're blessed that this day falls during the waning moon cycle, which is a period for letting go of things ...
This time of year can leave us feeling frazzled, impatient, anxious, ill-tempered, or even depressed. We can feel a lot of pressure at this time of year, which is the exact opposite of what this season is supposedly about. Many people can't wait for the holidays to be over, whether they celebrate them or not. This spell gives you permission to chill out amid the stress. You will need: Comfy clothes A white candle A fireproof candleholder Your favorite calming essential oil or relaxing ...
On this day in 1820, an eighty-ton sperm whale sank the Essex, a whaling ship from Nantucket, Massachusetts. This event was the inspiration for Herman Melville's famous fictional story Moby Dick. Nantucket is a beautiful, mystical, magical seaport. I once rode the ferry to Nantucket, and I'll never forget the experience. I clearly felt the energies of past lives upon me. Are you the captain of your ship, or are you the crew? Do you command your voyage, or are you fighting fictional monsters ...
Good morning, United States of America! Today, many people will be either happy or sad, elated or pissed off, celebrating or lamenting. Some may feel indifferent. Lots of us will be happy that the campaign season, with its endless ads, is over. There is sure to be a combination of feelings and emotions swirling around us, for yesterday was Election Day in the US. I am writing this on September 20, 2022. As I cast my eye to the future, I realize that you will be reading these words in 2024. ...
