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Birds relate to the element of air. If you like working with air, then helping birds can improve your connection with that element. Many bird species migrate twice annually. In spring they leave their winter roosts for summer nesting grounds, and in autumn they and their fledged chicks fly to warmer refuges. On these journeys, most of them rely on finding food, water, and resting spots along the way to keep them going. Today is World Migratory Bird Day this year. You can help migrating birds ...
Milk and honey are two signs of abundance. Adding them to your garden encourages your plants to grow and produce abundantly. Create a simple abundance sigil that is personal to you. What represents an abundant garden to you? If you sell your produce, perhaps a dollar sign or money bag. I use a large bowl shape and "fill" it with outlines of produce—big round tomatoes, string bean lines, and ovals of squash. Use the milk first, slowly, and gently pour it onto the ground, drawing your ...
Bee balm (Monarda spp.) is a lovely herb whose bright, earthy scent adds a touch of enchantment to any Witch's garden. It lends a citrusy flavor to recipes and is the perfect herbal ally when seeking clarity, or for working spells for success, prosperity, contentment, or peace. Rise early and make yourself comfortable on your deck, porch, or balcony with a cup of "Bee" Clear Tea (recipe below) and take in each and every note—the sun stretching golden fingers above the eastern hills, ...
Today is National Garden Meditation Day. It is an excellent opportunity to meditate in a green space in nature. You may want to meditate near your own garden or go to a public garden. Just make sure it is a place where you feel safe and comfortable sitting quietly with your eyes closed. Meditation is a way to concentrate on the present moment instead of being concerned about a past event or worrying about events that haven’t happened yet. A garden is the ideal place to immerse yourself as ...
