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Juneteenth is an emotionally charged celebration of freedom from enslavement. Understandably, it is a time when anger and other feelings may arise. With all that we hold inside, it is a great day to get busy and manifest something with meaning, like an altar. Start by laying a red (for our blood), black (for the Black people) and green (for Mother Nature) cloth(s) on a table or mantel. Then collect the Earth's gifts respectfully and with great care: 5 pink carnations (for healing and ...
Slow travel refers to older and more leisurely modes of transportation, like taking a train, riding a horse, walking, biking, and boating. It also means taking your time as you go, enjoying the journey and not just the destination. It's about exploring a place in depth, rather than racing from one attraction to another. This fits well with the Pagan view of appreciating nature. For this spell you need a charm symbolizing slow travel, like a train engine, horse or horseshoe, boot, bicycle, or ...
If you have a secret to keep, a fern can help you. Ferns are ancient and have been on Earth since almost the beginning of time. They are laden with mystery, and for this reason they are ready to hear and keep our secrets. For this spell you'll need a small potted fern and one small rock. When you won't be disturbed, hold the rock. Now tell the fern your secret. Add any details you can think of. As you do this, project the secret into the rock. When done, press the rock into the soil of the ...
Whether you live amid asphalt and skyscrapers or forests and fields, every place is inhabited by spirits of the land. Partnering with these spirits can benefit both you and them, creating more harmony and dissolving obstructions. In a meditative state, make your intention known: Spirits of this land, I seek to partner with you in perfect love and perfect trust. Allow time for a connection to be felt, perhaps repeating this intention over multiple days. Be patient, especially if this is ...
