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Following the example of Tibetan flags, you can make your own flags for prayer and peace. You’ll need some natural fabric (cotton, linen, etc.) in 12-by-8-inch pieces. Finished flags will be about 8 inches wide and 10 to 11 inches long. Choose colors that have magical significance (e.g., white for peace, blue for calm, green for nature, and so forth), or just choose those that you love. You’ll need a thick rope or cord to stretch horizontally across a space; the flags will hang ...
As the day begins, the moon is waning in the deep water sign of Scorpio. It’s the perfect time to use water magic to cleanse yourself of any negative energy you may have. This spell uses three handfuls of bath salts, a teaspoon of lavender flowers (or three drops of lavender oil), and a hot bath. Soak in the bathtub with the salt and the lavender. Imagine that the hot water is drawing out any negative energy from you, like a tea bag releasing tea. When you’re ready to leave, pull ...
February 15 not only is the day after Valentine’s Day, but has also come to be known as Love Reset Day. This is an ideal time to shift away from society’s expectations and preconceived notions about love and journey deeper to explore self-love. Take yourself on a date, buy yourself some flowers, or make a special meal and set the table as you would for company. Start the day off with a cleansing bath or shower— use a fancy soap or similar bath item if you’ve got one! ...
Let’s use numerology as we move into this new year. Today’s date is 1-11-2022. Here’s how to add it up:1 + 1 + 1 = 3 (day + month)2 + 2 + 2 = 6 ( year)3 + 6 = 9 The number 9 signifies, among other things, the end of a cycle. (After 9, we begin again with 10 = 1.) Nine also means “awakening.” Before we awaken, of course, we’ve been asleep. Consider your current life and at least one issue, belief, or habit that you’ve been “asleep” about. ...
