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It might be that kind of day.
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It might be that kind of day.
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Dragonflies are my special connection to the Universe!
I'm not sure if they can be considered a Spirit Animal, but if so.....this is me!
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(my current signature in the other forum!)
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I don't see why not!Dragonflies are my special connection to the Universe!
I'm not sure if they can be considered a Spirit Animal, but if so.....this is me!
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The problem with white sage is that it is unpleasantly pungent. :/
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Basically, when you're feeling the need to "cleanse" an area.
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A lovely little spell that will also smell nice. 
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Husband, who is lovely and knows I love crows, ordered for me this little crow tree topper for my Christmas tree and a mat for my table. 
Edit: Took a sentence out.
Edit: Took a sentence out.
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Absolutely. 
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Honestly, I need this today.
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Actually, you can do this very simple and comforting spell anytime you want. (I don't even know when the moon is in Virgo.)
Although, definitely use your special broom if you have one because that's just cool.
Although, definitely use your special broom if you have one because that's just cool.
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Sunday is Winter Solstice! I will be participating in our annual tradition of sitting around a big bonfire. (we collect wood all year, for this day) It's a day of reflecting on the year gone by, and looking forward to the year ahead. It will be a day spent together, cooking hotdogs and marshmallows, having adult beverages. No work or chores will be done, except caring for our pets, etc. I expect to be offline for the day, unless I pop in right before bedtime.
Some Christmas traditions come from Yule; for example, the use of mistletoe and the use of yule logs, which were believed to have the ability to banish evil spirits and bring good luck. One of the oldest winter traditions in the world, the winter solstice is held on the shortest day of the year.
Yule: Winter Solstice (Dec 20–23)
Yule is held during the winter solstice when our days become shorter. It is the time in which last preparations are made for the coming cold months. It is also a time to remind oneself of the warmth and life-giving source of the sun or fire. Trees are decorated with foods that thrive in the cold months to represent continual growth and life through the dark, cold nights.Some Christmas traditions come from Yule; for example, the use of mistletoe and the use of yule logs, which were believed to have the ability to banish evil spirits and bring good luck. One of the oldest winter traditions in the world, the winter solstice is held on the shortest day of the year.
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That is a lovely tradition, @Trila. If I don't "see" you beforehand, have a lovely, peaceful solstice. 
We do something similar with the fire, hot dogs and marshmallows on the autumn equinox.
For the winter solstice we have a candle ceremony with cupcakes and birthday candles. We hold our cupcakes and let the candles burn, individually contemplating the year that has passed and the coming of the light. When we're each ready, we blow out our candles.
Shockingly, my guys blow their candles out pretty quickly.
I think they want to get to the cupcake and they're not as into the meditative reflection as I am.
Oh well, I appreciate their participation. I love our ceremony and I love my guys.
If I don't "see" you beforehand, have a lovely, peaceful solstice. We do something similar with the fire, hot dogs and marshmallows on the autumn equinox.
For the winter solstice we have a candle ceremony with cupcakes and birthday candles. We hold our cupcakes and let the candles burn, individually contemplating the year that has passed and the coming of the light. When we're each ready, we blow out our candles.
Shockingly, my guys blow their candles out pretty quickly.
I think they want to get to the cupcake and they're not as into the meditative reflection as I am. Oh well, I appreciate their participation. I love our ceremony and I love my guys.
