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April is part of the rainy season and thus a good time for water magic. Pay attention to when the rain falls, and give thanks for it. Observe where it goes, how it flows, where it pools or soaks into the ground. See how leaves and twigs follow the flowing water, how the plants soak it up. You can celebrate rain and the element of water in many ways. Put out a birdbath to catch the rain. Plant a rain garden in a soggy part of your yard. Use rain chains to channel water rolling off a shed or ...
Why is it that the coming of spring awakens in us the urge to clean and freshen our life spaces? Through cleansing, we sweep away winter's detritus and open ourselves to a purified sacred space and fresh inspiration. Select a broom, a small bowl, salt, and loose lavender petals. Mix salt and water in the bowl. Move sunwise (clockwise) through your dwelling, sweeping each space with your broom and sweeping toward the main door. As you sweep, envision negativity and past misfortunes being swept ...
Winter still holds tight with icy fingers and frigid breath, but we can raise our vibrations in preparation for new goals and possibilities that come with a new year. Aura-cleansing spray is an easy, smokeless alternative to smoke cleansing. It can remove the negative gunk and low-vibrational energy that can accumulate over the winter holidays. You will need: A 4-ounce glass spray bottle 4 ½ tablespoons water 1 ½ tablespoons witch hazel 20–25 drops lavender essential ...
Samhain is when the veil is the thinnest between our world and the spirit realm. It is a particularly suitable time to get answers to questions. To do that you will want to use a pendulum, which is typically an oblong object attached to a chain that is held by the practitioner. Many of today's pendulums are crystals that are suspended by a chain. If you do not have a pendulum, you can tie a ring to the end of a chain to accomplish the same task. The pendulum board can be a simple piece of paper ...
