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Tuesdays are imbued with Mars energy. This is warrior energy at its finest. When you find your self confidence flagging due to interactions in the community, at your job, or with your family, you can take back your power. Acquire a stone that you can carry with you. It can be a small piece of iron, bloodstone, red jasper, or onyx. This will be a stone you carry on your person or leave in the area where you need to don your metaphysical armor. When using the stone for the first time, hold it in ...
This spell will help alleviate stress and generate a sense of well-being. Choose a mundane task that doesn't require much concentration, such as folding laundry, doing the dishes, or even taking a short walk. If necessary, instruct your household that you are not to be disturbed or interrupted while you are doing it. Take a moment to ground and center, then start your task. Allow your mind to relax and follow the simple motions of your task. Take a deep breath and say to yourself: There is ...
In the Anderson Feri Reclaiming Tradition, there is an important phrase that is often spoken at their gatherings: "There is enough if we share." This simple saying reminds us that the wealthy abundance of resources provided to us by Mother Earth is more than enough to sustain us all if we share. Survival is a team sport, after all. In their ritual feasts they bless their food, saying, "May you never thirst" and "May you never hunger." These prayers offer simple gratitude and acknowledgment of ...
Take some time today to get clear on your values, illuminate your purpose, and manifest the world you want to help create. Safely light a white candle. If you'd like, light a stick of incense or diffuse some essential oil. (Pine, rosemary, lavender, and cedar would all be good choices.) Relax your body as you take some deep breaths. Now ask yourself, "What are my values?" Make a list of your top three in a notebook or journal, editing and rewriting as needed. Next, ask yourself, "How do I ...
