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Color of the day: Ivory Incense of the day: Narcissus It was once said to me that all too often, Westerners focus on the "do" to our own detriment, while Easterners live simply to "be." Because "being" is framed in terms of "doing nothing" we often have difficulty finding the stillness required to simply meditate, be with ourselves, know ourselves, and just be. Challenge that frenetic Western sensibility. Take a timer and practice sitting still. It may take more than one day to sit still for a ...
Color of the day: Maroon Incense of the day: Ginger Today marks International Anti-Corruption Day, the anniversary of a conference against corruption held by the United Nations in Mexico, 2004. The intent is to send the message that combating corruption is the responsibility of all governments. There are traditions of Witches who have a history of combining magic with activism, and today is the day to tap into that activist spirit. What is your cause? Whether you care about the rights of women ...
Color of the day: Gold Incense of the day: Eucalyptus It's only normal to look at the coming Yule season with a sense of dread and an intense desire for aspirin. The holidays consistently poll as the most stressful time of year. Rather than letting family squabbles and work rushes make you crazy, take the bite out of stress with this small spell. Boil yourself some jasmine tea; you can buy a box at local grocery stores, or better yet at privately owned Asian grocery stores. Allow it to steep ...
Color of the day: Brown Incense of the day: Rue Just after Samhain, the time is ripe for spooky incidents. While a few may look forward to an encounter, our forebears did not. To spy the Wild Hunt, or angry Sidhe, or even departed loved ones in the new season was viewed as a bad omen for the coming year. To protect themselves after having such encounters, some people would request a special Christian mass, sprinkle salt on their doorways, and recite incantations. While such incidents aren't ...
