International Day for Biological Diversity is a United Nations– sanctioned day for the promotion of biodiversity issues currently held on May 22. This is a very large initiative, with too many topics to address here. Using STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) enables deeper knowledge of the four elements: air, earth, fire, and water. By combining ancient earth-based beliefs with modern methods, cooperation of nations will bring about solutions to save and improve the ...
Whether we are heading to work (it is Monday, after all) or have a really frustrating chore that must be done, most of us have tasks or projects that we are less than enthusiastic to complete. When faced with such situations, I like to use a little blessing magic to help smooth out the unpleasantness and speed up the process of completing the task at hand. For this blessing, when possible, take a minute to close your eyes and envision yourself happily completing the work with ease, speed, and ...
Today, begin a new magical tradition for celebrating the seasons. Pick a spot in nature that you find especially sacred, striking, and spiritually significant. Choose a place that you can access easily within an hour radius of home. Visit it today in the current season. Soak in its energy and the feelings you perceive as well as what you can visually see, smell, touch, and hear. Make note of all the sensory experiences of this place in this season. Remember to make an eco-friendly offering to ...
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This ritual reminds us of Dr. King’s commitment to understanding and peace. You’ll need a crystal with one point. Hold the crystal while sitting at your altar. The point of the crystal should be pointing away from you. Think about understanding and peace filling our world. In your mind, see a brilliant blue-white light streaming from the crystal. Then speak these Words of Power: Understanding and peacebegin with me,Understanding and ...