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It's May, and things are growing! This is a perfect time to do a nurture nature spell. You will need a small houseplant or a cutting from a friend or neighbor, rooted and planted in a pot. Hold the potted plant in your hands and follow your breath for a few minutes until you feel calm and aligned with the living plant in your hands. Introduce yourself, and give the plant a name. Then, calling it by name, say: I promise to nurture you to the best of my ability during this growing season. Put ...
Tuesday is ruled by Mars, the fourth planet out from the sun. Mars is known for "go out and get it" energy. Also, in Aries season, the influence of Mars is accentuated, because Mars is the ruling planet of Aries. It brings assertive energy, leadership, and courage to the day and the Aries season. The thumb has long been associated with this energetic planet. An upright thumb symbolizes what is good and desirable. Pointed down, it represents what is not. Invoke Mars by putting both thumbs up. ...
Today is Rosa Parks Day, celebrated in honor of the acclaimed civil rights activist on her birthday. To evoke the qualities of courage, fortitude, and self-confidence exhibited by Ms. Parks, hold a hematite crystal in your dominant hand (the hand you write with) while raising your athame (ritual blade) aloft. State firmly: I am confident! I am brave! I have tenacity! Add any other qualities you wish to embody. Visualize yourself surrounded by golden light. Keep the hematite stone on your ...
This ritual will help you cope with those last-minute holiday nerves. Perform it first thing in the morning. Begin by standing and facing east. Ground and center, then say:I will watch my words, I will watch what I say,I am perfect calm, I am perfect peace,Today and every day. Still facing east, raise your power (dominant) hand and visualize a blue light streaming from it. Begin to turn clockwise, still seeing the blue light. When you return to your original position, lower your power hand. ...
