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In many cultures and magickal paths, dust and the ephemeral remnants of fire are utilized in ceremonial work, conjuration, divination, and prayer. This is something particularly noticeable today, as it is Ash Wednesday. Here is a one-ingredient dust you can use in your magickal workings when you want to get in touch with the wisdom of the Great Mothers throughout time as you make your way toward the promise of spring. Safely burn the Wise Woman plant called mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). Apply ...
Games are a fun way to engage with others. This is the day of the clash of the titans. In the United States, the two football teams with the best winning records will participate in the Super Bowl. There is a great deal of excitement and energy put into this annual game. Those not attending the actual game often have Super Bowl parties. Of course, luck is involved in the outcome, and that is where you can employ a significant Hoodoo symbol that is useful in other belief systems as well: the ...
Today is Celebration of Life Day, a special time to celebrate the joy children bring into our lives. Instead of focusing on just any child, focus on your inner child today. Grab a pen and your most beautiful journal. Draw your inner child the way you want it to be. Ask it what it needs to be happy. Is it warmth, more love, more time? Whatever it is, spend time today gathering or creating several things that your inner child desires. Set them atop your inner child drawing. Visit the journal and ...
Today the moon is waning in Virgo. This is your time to be introspective. You can evaluate your goals for the year. Sit on the floor with your back supported by a wall or in a highbacked chair. Get comfortable. Close your eyes. Imagine that your mind is a blackboard. Now, with your eyes still closed, take some deep, cleansing breaths. What do you see for the year? Limit yourself to three doable goals and write them on the board. When you slowly come back into yourself from the meditation, ...
