New Year’s Ritual: Create Your Magical Treasure Map

What parts of your life do you want to improve?  The beginning of the year is ideal to create your magical treasure map, or vision board, that draws to you the things and experiences you want to manifest in your life going forward.  So here’s how you do it:

Take some time to get clear on your vision and dreams for the future.  Then gather up an assortment of beautiful magazines and begin cutting out images, words and phrases of things that support those goals and make you feel empowered and good.  I like to use a magnetic glass board so I can add little magnets to the items I’ll be putting on it.  I envision each magnet drawing to me what I aspire to have in my life.  My images form my own delicious treasure map, leading me to amazing vacation spots, workshops I’ve always wanted to sign up for, places I want to move to, and anything that inspires me to live a more spiritually and emotionally fulfilled life.

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The Magic of Gratitude

Now that we’re in the month of Thanksgiving, I want to discuss the magic that happens when we practice being grateful for what we have in our lives.  When we’re going through a challenging time, it’s easy to focus on what’s going wrong, what isn’t happening, what we wish we had more of.  And, don’t feel bad, because at some point or another, we’ve all done it.

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Natural Cleaning Products For a Sparkling, Non-Toxic Home

Do you worry about the toxic chemicals that you use to clean your home?  Natural cleaning products can be used as effectively as the more expensive store-bought ones, and can be made with materials you likely already have in your home.

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Herbal Tea Can Be a Delicious Way to Feel Better

There’s something so relaxing about drinking a cup of herbal tea. It’s flavorful and soothing, but did you know that there are health benefits to drinking herbal tea?  Whether you have an upset stomach or a tension headache, or are having trouble sleeping, there is a delicious herbal tea that may help make you feel better.

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Candle Magic – Simple Rituals with Powerful Results

Candle magic is one of the oldest and simplest forms of sympathetic magic, with simple candle rituals having been used for centuries.  It is extremely easy for beginners to perform, since there are no elaborate ceremonial techniques required.  And the supplies are easy to find – after all, you can buy candles just about anywhere!

Candle magic is powerful, and it works because it helps you to focus your intent, allowing your personal will to manifest through the spell.  When you clearly state your intention or desire and light the candle, your energy is released into the Universe to do your will.

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