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Today is the birthday of French American microbiologist René Dubos. While his contributions to science are extensive, he is perhaps best known for coining the phrase "Think globally, act locally." For this spell, you need a pen and paper and a calendar. The calendar can be digital, a hard copy, or a reminder set on your smart device. Think about the most significant cause you're passionate about. Write it on the paper in big letters, underline it, and put stars around it. Underneath ...
Print out or sketch your astrological birth chart. You don't have to include every detail; a circle divided into twelve pie slices, each labeled with a number, is sufficient. Locate houses ruled by fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius), look up correspondences for each house, then choose one to focus on. For instance, if you want to ignite creative ideas, and you see that Sagittarius rules your fifth house (associated with creativity), pick this house as your focus. Set the chart on your ...
Make a batch of this granola for a quick grounding snack. As you combine the ingredients, focus on the calming, nurturing, stable correspondences associated with the element of earth. Infuse these thoughts into your working now for extra support when you eat it later. You will need: 3 cups of raw nuts to your liking ½ cup raw pepitas 1 cup hemp hearts ¼ cup chia seeds 1 cup finely shredded coconut 1 cup dried cranberries ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup maple ...
We all have those moments of wishing that we felt confident with an answer or could retrieve a bit of information on the spot. Luckily for us, we can create a portable charm to give us a boost in those moments. You'll need a 5-inch circle of cloth, a 12-inch length of string or yarn, a pinch of ground coffee, and a half teaspoon of at least five of these: allspice, cinnamon, ginger, matcha, mint, rosemary, sage, and thyme (each ground or powdered). Place the coffee and herbs/spices on the ...
