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We are just a couple of weeks into the new year—yay, we made it! Today’s spell is about creating a sacred mask to help us embody our divinity throughout the rest of the year. This can be a mask that you like to wear for rituals, when celebrating sabbats, or just whenever you want to connect more deeply to your sacred self. Get your favorite craft supplies, such as glitter, feathers, and beads, and a simple face mask from the craft store. Set up your sacred space and set your ...
During the holiday festivities, we often get busy with what we need to do rather than taking time to be thankful for what's already been accomplished. I believe the road to abundance is not paved with gold; it's paved with gratitude. This is a gentle spell the whole family can do together. You'll need some colored paper, some pens, and a lidded jar. At the end of the day, have everyone write down something they're thankful for and put it in the jar. In the past, our family has done this ...
On this day in 1820, an eighty-ton sperm whale sank the Essex, a whaling ship from Nantucket, Massachusetts. This event was the inspiration for Herman Melville's famous fictional story Moby Dick. Nantucket is a beautiful, mystical, magical seaport. I once rode the ferry to Nantucket, and I'll never forget the experience. I clearly felt the energies of past lives upon me. Are you the captain of your ship, or are you the crew? Do you command your voyage, or are you fighting fictional monsters ...
To shed light on an issue that's causing confusion or a feeling of stuckness, write a description of the issue on a piece of paper, ideally one that, if held up to the light, you can see through partially. Regular printer paper is fine; just avoid anything heavy like card stock or construction paper. Be sure to write down any aspects of the situation that feel particularly confusing or obstructed. Tape the paper onto an eastern- or southern-facing window of your home that receives sunlight for ...
