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November 2 is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a day to celebrate the ancestors who have left us. A key element of Día de los Muertos is the ofrenda, a large altar to celebrate the ancestors. As a practitioner, you can create an ofrenda to initiate or maintain a relationship with the ancestors to facilitate future workings. First clear a dedicated space large enough to hold your offerings. In this space, you’ll place photos of those who have passed beyond the veil. ...
Today is Indigenous People's Day (previously known as Columbus Day). Indigenous peoples have taken back their power and reclaimed this day in honor of their accomplishments. In a similar vein, we can change or redirect our own destiny toward a more prosperous future. To do so, create a sacred space by channeling your energy into a protective circle. Once complete, gather your thoughts about how you would like your future to manifest. Take a piece of paper and a pen and write down where you are ...
The world we live in is full of stress and noise. When you need an energetic reset, this simple walking meditation can help. You will need to find a local green space. This can be a park, a forest, a greenhouse, or any safe place where you can be completely surrounded by nature. Set aside at least ten minutes in which you can walk through the green space unbothered. Take off your headphones, silence your cell phone, and begin to walk through the green space. (Walking barefoot on the earth is ...
This full moon, get a piece of black string that is three feet long. Place a bowl of water on the ground or on a windowsill. If possible, try to catch the reflection of the moon on the water. If this isn't possible, visualize the energy of the moon engulfing the water. The water is the energy of the moon in physical form. Place the string in the water until it is saturated. Remove the wet string and tie thirteen knots in it. This binds the protective power of the moon within the string. Leave ...
