New Worlds of Body, Mind & Spirit Since 1901
August 30 is International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, including those imprisoned in inhumane conditions, those who have been murdered for their beliefs, and/or victims of trafficking. For this spell, gather these supplies: Black, red, and green candles in safe holders A representation of Medusa A firesafe dish 3 small strips of paper Matches Place the candles behind Medusa, with the dish and the strips of paper in front. Light the candles, saying: Black for ...
It takes approximately 40 to 60 hours of togetherness to go from acquaintance to casual friendship, 80 to 100 hours to establish a regular friendship, and over 200 hours for a close friendship. In a world where people have little time for themselves, that's hard. The result is widespread loneliness, which undermines health and happiness. Today is International Friendship Day, a time to celebrate friendship as a way to inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. Devote some ...
We are about halfway through the summer. If you haven't done the things you wanted to do yet this summer, it's time to start your Summer Bucket List. On paper, write down your goals for this summer. Limit your list to one to five goals. It can be anything—go to the beach, go camping, host a barbecue—but make it fun! By each item, make some notes about how you might accomplish your activities. Then say these Words of Power: Summer is at hand, and I have a plan. Here are the things ...
If you're a crafter, you may have a collection of multicolored seed beads (very small beads). If not, you can usually find an inexpensive bag of them at the dollar store. All you will need for this divination is the bag of beads and a tray or plate with a rim around the edge. Reach your hand into the bag of beads while asking what theme or vibe this month will have for you. Scoop up some beads and put them on the plate or tray. Now separate them by color. Count how many beads there are of each ...
