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I drive less in the winter because of the hazards of the road. But with spring now fully in blossom and the snow finally gone, it’s time to start journeying again. Before you travel, take time to bless your vehicle, bless the journey, and bless the inhabitants of your vehicle. Whether the vehicle is a car, truck, motorcycle, boat, canoe, kayak, or bicycle, use this blessing before departing. Lay your hands upon the vehicle and say: I bless this vessel with love and light,That she may ...
There is nothing kinder than a truth from a friend delivered with tact and pure love. It can be hard to speak our mind. This little potion helps to sweeten the tongue, making it easier to express our compassion and sincerity. Enjoy a spoonful of this elixir before any heart-to-heart, and it will make for honesty and golden communication, rooted in perfect love and perfect trust. Gather the following ingredients:* 2 cups honey* 1 cup apple juice* 4 quince, sliced* 8 juniper berries, dried* 1/4 ...
January is a good time to cast spells for the coming year. This one focuses on health and healing. For this spell you will need three beads. If possible, choose healing stones such as aventurine, chrysoprase, and malachite. If you can’t find those, use three different shades of green glass. Name each of the three beads for an aspect of health you want, such as body, mind, and spirit or heart, lungs, and liver. Hold each bead in your hand and concentrate on its meaning. Then string them ...
Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday honoring African-American culture and community. You can observe this celebration with your own mini-festival. If possible, do this with family and friends, for the real point of Kwanzaa is community. You’ll need an item to represent each of Kwanzaa’s seven principles:First night: Unity (an example of what I might use: a family photo)Second night: Self-determination (a diploma)Third night: Collective responsibility (two cords knotted together)Fourth ...
