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On this day in 1877, Swan Lake debuted on stage in Moscow. The ballet tells a love story affected by elements of stability (the white swan) and chaos (the black swan). White and black, light and shadow, are part of life and are necessary for balance. Create a sewel (a charm made of string and feathers) to aid in this work. Find or purchase a black feather and a white feather (swan feathers if you can!). Tie a string to each, saying as you do so: White swan, bring structure.Blank swan, bring ...
Janus is the two-headed Roman god of beginnings and endings. Because January is named after him, this is a great month to work magick with him. For this spell you will need a piece of flash paper, a pencil, a fireproof bowl, and a candle. Set up your items in a safe space and then reflect upon the past calendar year. What is the one mistake, relationship, or embarrassing moment that you’d like to leave in the past and discard going forward? When you’ve decided what that is, write ...
The secret language of flowers teaches that each kind of flower holds a symbolic meaning, as does each color. Buy potted or cut flowers and bring energy and blessings into your home. Doing small sacred acts to raise both your energy and that of your house and hearth can counteract the low feeling brought on by the decrease in sunlight hours at this time of year. Carnations symbolize divine love. The white ones connote innocence and purity; the pink, admiration and respect; and the red, love ...
Fridays are associated with the Norse goddess Freya, who rules over battle but also love and sexuality. Whether or not you’re in a relationship, it’s always worth taking time to practice a little self-love. Today, write yourself a love letter to save for when you’re feeling down and need a boost of confidence. You may write this in any form you choose, but it’s important that you be specific. Describe the qualities you like best about yourself. List the things ...
