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This last night of the year closes with a Full Moon. It is a wonderful time for reflection before embracing the revelry of the night. Light a white candle and take time to say thank you for all that you have experienced in the year past. Release the energy of the passing year into the night as you set forth on your enjoyment of the evening. As you go out, seek the Lady in all Her glory in the night sky. Salute Her and pay homage to Her as She lights your way into the night. Lady Mother, light ...
Today is the first day of the weeklong festival of Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture and harvest. This Roman festival featured the giving of small gifts (saturnalia et sigillaricia). During this festival, slaves and masters switched roles. It was a time of banquets, merriment, and fine clothing. Take the time today to dress festively. Embrace the beauty of you as you go out to undertake your routine. Today is a good time to remember the people in your life whom you might not ordinarily gift. ...
Sometimes the psychic senses can seem blocked or stymied. A small bit of meditation over a cup of the following tea can be a great help at such times. Blend the following ingredients finely in a mortar and pestle: 1 tablespoon dried mugwort; 1 teaspoon each dried lemon balm, dried yarrow, and dried peppermint leaves; and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Place in tea ball or tea bag. Brew in boiling water about 10 minutes. Add a bit of sugar or honey to taste. As you sip the tea, inhale the ...
It is always good to have a blessing spell handy. It can come in useful at most any time. A simple blessing can be accomplished with no additional "tools" whatsoever, simply the intent of the words used in the blessings. Lady and Lord, I call forth your blessings Lend your energy and protections to ______ Let your strength fulfill the tasks at hand By all the power there is in me I cast this charm, so mote it be. Focus a gathering of your energies into the palms of your hands and then, ...
