“Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody.”
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Not all modern pagans celebrate Imbolc, but many wish to honor the cycles of nature in one way or another. It’s easy to pull together a simple altar space to cleanse and purify your home while encouraging those first inklings of new life from deep within the earth. Spring is beginning to stir. Small trays of crystals for healing and guidance, salt jars with purifying greens, and white candles can add a decorators touch to your home while still keeping the sacredness of your space in the forefront.
What will you put on your altar space this season? Here’s a peek at what’s on mine. Continue reading “Easy Imbolc Altar”
Q: What do the different suits of my tarot deck mean?
A: In short, Staves/Rods/Wands equate to topics dealing with inspiration, creativity, tasks, goals, beginnings, growth. They are associated with the element and astrological signs of FIRE. Cups/Chalice are generally equated with emotions, relationships, feelings, desires, emotions, internal. They are associated with the element and astrological signs of WATER. Swords are the tool of reason, truths, observations, actions, struggles, intellect. They are associated with the element and astrological signs of AIR. Finally Coins/Pentacles tend to refer to material goods, home life, career, manifestations. They are associated with the element and astrological signs of EARTH.
This Two Minute Tarot was originally presented by April Kane for White Oak Grove CUUPS August 4, 2019. ©2019 April Kane
Earth and subtle, Garnet supports the Chi.
A protective talisman against negative energy garnet is a stone of romantic love. Linked with the heart chakra, the deep red color brings and intensity to love, Used in jewelry for protection since ancient Greece & Rome. Garnet has a deep and lasting energy, and brings passion that burns slow and steady.
Garnet comes from the latin word for pomegranate.
Crystal art journal by Kristen Nereis
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