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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 ...
Daffodil magic is strong. These cheerful flowers are aligned with the goddess Persephone, who—like daffodils—gets to burst forth from the underworld at the earliest dawn of spring. Today, boost your mood and clear away gloominess left over from the winter months by bringing a pot of daffodils into your home. (These are often easily obtainable in markets around this time of year.) Stand in front of a sunny window while holding the pot. Inhale the daffodils’ scent and drink in ...
Today is Dita e Veres (“The Summer Day”), one of the most celebrated pagan days in Albania. This marks the end of winter and honors nature’s ability to regenerate. Zana Malit, Muse of the Mountain and the goddess of hunting, forests, and nature, only comes out of her temple today. Let’s invoke Zana Malit’s spirit. Put a large bowl of spring water in the middle of the floor. Collect four 3-to-4-inch pillar candles in the colors orange, yellow, blue, and green. ...
Regardless of whether March marks for you the shift from winter into spring or summer into fall, it’s a good time to clear yourself energetically. We’ll use the Tarot and the body to achieve this cleanse. The fives in the Minor Arcana point to the need to break a cycle. These cards are a call to shift how you think, feel, perceive, or act in order to move forward. I recommend doing this clearing in the morning or evening, but it can work any time you need to realign. You can stand, ...
