Gratitude and appreciation. In the times we’re living in today it might seem very hard to conjure up those feelings. Maybe we’re full of fear, anger, jealousy, disappointment. Well, we cannot let those feelings get the upper hand. Especially because showing gratitude and appreciation is such a powerful magical tool of the cosmos. It’s part […]
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Seven Shining Pennies to Yemaya by Sara Teixido
This was to be a post simply about taking the time to enjoy the last shining remnants this Summer season before we retreat for the Fall and Winter months. I wished to prompt you to make an offering of seven shining pennies to the Goddess Yemaya–the mother of all life, the mother of the oceans, […]
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Goddess Devotions – Prayers to Yemaya by Kimberly F. Moore
The Goddess Devotions practice has unfolded for the last two Sundays, that is, until Yemaya happened today. We had so many petitions for Guadalupe that I lit a second candle mid-week which mysteriously flickered out this afternoon. I noticed this after arriving back from the market with white roses. There was still no inkling of […]
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Countdown to the Feast of Mary Magdalene Part I by Lauri Ann Lumby
Resurrecting the Magdalene In the Catholic Christian calendar, July 22nd is celebrated as the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene. While the Institutional Church does not honor her as such, Mary Magdalene was Jesus’ most devoted disciple, most wholly embodied his teachings, became his co-equal ministry partner and according to some, Mary became Jesus’ beloved wife, […]
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Mudras – Movement, Magic, and Manifestation at Your Fingertips by Kimi Marin
Your hands harness energy. From sign language to cultural hand gestures, your hands convey messages and every day you are talking to someone with your hands: waving, motioning, cursing, and emphasizing a point. Usually communication is referred as something you put into the external world, but what about communicating with yourself? How do your own […]
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How to Use Malas for Mantra Practice by Kimberly F. Moore #MantraMonday
Malas are sets of beads used for prayer and meditation. “Mala” is a Sanskrit word meaning “garland”. I find it beautiful to think of them as garlands for holy adornment! Goddess Malas may be used for mantras, chanting, prayer, meditation, to wear, and to share on your altars and Goddess statues. There are traditionally 108 beads […]
