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What better day to appreciate the versatility of olive oil than on National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day? With a history that can be traced back over five thousand years, olive oil not only is appreciated by chefs and culinary experts around the world but also has a multitude of uses, from health and beauty to religious and spiritual applications. EVOO is my go-to for anointing, especially when working with folks who have allergies to strong scents and manufactured essential oils. Because I use ...
Businesses write mission statements to illuminate the positive intentions behind their actions as well as to inform the choices that forge their path. On this Aquarius full moon, write a personal mission statement for the same reasons. Light a candle on your altar or go outside and gaze at the full moon. Invoke the power of the moon by saying something like, "Divine Mother Moon, hail and welcome." Then patiently craft a statement in the present tense. Include the positive changes you are ...
Today is National I Love Horses Day, a time to celebrate the economic, military, agricultural, historical, and cultural contributions of horses. As witches, let' delve into horse spirit and how it can enhance our spiritual lives. Horses represent many things, but today let's focus on the freedom they symbolize. On a piece of paper, use vine or compressed charcoal to draw several horses running. Don't be shy. Draw in your own way. Use your imagination. Then wash your hands and tape the drawing ...
Saint John the Baptist's feast day is celebrated on this day by people of different religions all over the world. Many believe that this holiday is an evolution of Summer Solstice celebrations from pre-Christian people. This may be the case, but there is one religion that has fully embraced the celebration of Saint John's Day, and that is Vodoun. On Saint John's Day in New Orleans, people gather and celebrate John the Baptist by performing headwashing rituals, which is a traditional cleansing ...
