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In some locations, August can be so hot that we pine for the cold days of winter. And with climate change bringing hotter temps, August can be a brutal month. But today is one for the dogs! Today we honor Sirius, in the constellation Canis Major. Sirius is the big dog in the night sky and the brightest star. During the hottest time of summer, the Dog Star appears to rise alongside the sun, and we experience the "dog days of summer." Watching the stars on a summer night is a truly magical ...
Few experiences are harder than losing a pet. Cats, dogs, and all the other animals we cohabitate with are most certainly family! This jar spell serves as a way to reconnect with a pet that has passed away. For this spell you will need a clean wide-mouth jar (like a Mason or jelly jar), a picture of your pet, and things that remind you of your pet. Slip the photo into the jar so you can easily and clearly see the image of your pet. Behind the image place mementos of your pet. This might ...
Clear away blocks to your most divinely designed success with this space clearing ritual. All you need is an Easter lily in a vase. (Lilies are extremely poisonous to cats and dogs, so if you have a pet, don’t risk it. Use a white rose instead.) If it’s sunny out, first go outside and hold the flower in sunlight for a minute or two. Sense or imagine it drinking in the cleansing, empowering light of the sun. Whether it’s sunny or not, ask the Goddess and God to bless the ...
Having had and raised a child, I spent many years indoors in the evening, observing early bedtimes. Recently I realized I was afraid of the night, and wanted to reclaim it. I started the practice of walking in the village at night with my dog. Initially I was aware of my racing heart. I told myself, “There is nothing here in the dark that isn’t here in the light.” Dispelling negative notions, I searched for positivity. I trained my eyes to see the night magic—how the ...
