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In the coastal city of Paphos lies an ancient sanctuary dedicated to Aphrodite where her devotees gave honey, fruits, flowers, cakes, and other decadent offerings. In her Homeric hymn, Aphrodite is said to have been bathed and anointed with fragrant oil by the Graces before being clad in shining robes. Such an evocative, luxurious scene, isn't it? Align with the sensual, loving energy of Aphrodite through a ritual bath (or shower), slowing down to pay attention to the temperature and feel of ...
Somatics is the practice of tuning in to the body, developing a mind-body connection, in order to recognize clues to the internal (emotional or psychological) state coming from an external alignment, posture, or practice. Many psychotherapeutic practitioners use somatics to work with people experiencing extreme trauma. Somatics can also be used proactively. Instead of looking for signs in the body that speak about internal states, we can use the body to create an internal state. Today, embody ...
Jimmy Buffet may have you believing that a margarita’s magic is related mainly to attempting to heal a broken heart and failing. Well, maybe there’s some truth to that. But for this spell, you’re going to work with the magical properties of agave and lime to strengthen and bless one or more of your friendships. Agave brings sweetness and a sense of shared adventure. Lime is used for blessing and empowering, as it’s aligned with the strength and beauty of the sun. Invite ...
It’s a cold, winter moon if you live in the Northern Hemisphere of planet Earth. It’s a bright, warm moon if you live in the Southern Hemisphere. But no matter where you live, whether north or south, it’s the full moon and magick is afoot! The full moon creeps up on us, pulling back the veil of our psyche and dreams and infiltrating our subconscious. I always seem to have some sort of crying jag or emotional fit before or during a full moon, no matter how hard I try to ...
