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The spring equinox is coming, so now is a great time to think about renewal and rebirth. Taking a hot shower with fresh springtime herbs is a fabulous way to bring in new ideas and energy. This is very simple to do. Gather a bundle of your favorite fresh herbs, such as rosemary, lavender, peppermint, thyme, or eucalyptus. Wrap the bundle in twine and let it hang from your showerhead. Start the water and let the steam bring out the essence and scent of the herbs. Step into the shower and feel ...
My favorite movie is Groundhog Day. It is an encapsulated version of my own life. I repeat things over and over until I achieve some mastery and am finally able to change the outcome of the scenario. Today, use Groundhog Day energy to empower your own spell of self-mastery. Make a quick list: What habits support and sustain your well-being? Who are your "people," with whom you feel safe, supported, and accepted? What do you need to do daily to feel well? Knowing what and who uplift us ...
Salamanders are the elemental guardians of fire. While fire has the potential to do great harm, it also has the capacity to provide energy and renewal. The salamander knows the difference and finds a balance between the extremes. Today being a Sunday allows us to tap into the energies surrounding this creature and channel its spirit. You will need an incense such as dragon's blood or patchouli. Light the incense in a heatproof container or vessel. Let the incense move over you. Take your hands ...
As the veil continues to thin and we move ever closer to Samhain, it is the perfect time for journeying deeper into yourself. Don't be afraid. Finding what lurks beneath your surface may seem daunting if it's not the type of thing you do regularly. Clearly, this is where your imagination, creativity, memories, sensuality, spirituality, and ancestors are most accessible. You need only three things for this work: a piece of copal, a lighter, and charcoal, which will be put into a censer or on a ...
