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I frequent cemeteries as much as possible. I love connecting with and honoring those who have come before us. In fact, I picnic in cemeteries all the time. This was actually a common occurrence in the Victorian era before the advent of state parks. Today I invite you to go to your local historical cemetery (a modern one is also acceptable) and have a picnic with the dead. Use your intuition to find a grave that you feel connected to, or find a grave that looks lonely or unkempt. Set up your ...
For this spell, I like to use the Nine of Pentacles card in Deborah Blake's Everyday Witch Tarot. Elisabeth Alba's painting features a woman reading in a comfortable chair under a tree abundant with apples and pentacles, wine, and nibbles on a table beside her, happy and fulfilled in herself. To perform this spell, block off several hours for yourself, and nest in your favorite chair, a sofa, or your bed. Have a book, a beverage, a snack, a pet, and your journal handy. Take the card and soak ...
I love Sundays. It often feels like a day spent between the worlds. And we all know that what happens between the worlds magically affects all worlds. On Sundays I like to sleep in, move slowly, linger over coffee and morning pages, take long walks with my dog, and escape the constraints of my usual routines in favor of solitude, quietude, and adventure. Even if for only an hour, can you take yourself between the worlds today? Do you know what activities and spaces provide you with a greater ...
October 4th is officially recognized as the day when the Catholic Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated. During the celebration, people will often have their pets blessed, as Assisi was said to have loved animals. We can also take a moment to provide a blessing for our pets to ensure they are protected. With today being a Saturday, there is a lot of associated energy that goes into protection. We can call upon Artemis, as she is a goddess and protector of animals and nature. All you ...
