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2015-09-10T15:26:07-04:00

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Magical Monday: Moments of Stillness

Last updated on: September 10, 2015 at 3:26 pm By Jen McConnel

I have to remind myself that, no matter the demands of the day, I can spare five minutes for the well-being of my mind and soul. Read more

2015-09-10T09:40:03-04:00

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King Tut’s Messy Afterlife

Last updated on: September 10, 2015 at 9:40 am By Jen McConnel

Is Tut happy with his immortality, or is he starting to wish he’d just been left in peace? Read more

2015-09-10T10:39:39-04:00

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Book Review: Family Coven by Lydia M. Nettles Crabtree

Last updated on: September 10, 2015 at 10:39 am By Jen McConnel

Crabtree offers suggestions for various rituals that include children while still honoring the bond between adult partners, and she presents a variety of interesting ideas on what modern witchcraft (and Wicca) has the potential to look like as traditions are handed down through the generations. Read more

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2015-09-03T08:16:37-04:00

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How NOT to Make Candles

Last updated on: September 3, 2015 at 8:16 am By Jen McConnel

...or, how to get your stove cleaner than it's ever been. Read more

2015-08-30T10:14:46-04:00

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Magical Monday: Tea Time

Last updated on: August 30, 2015 at 10:14 am By Jen McConnel

Lately, I've been on even more of a tea kick than usual, and I've started making my own chai blends. Even though I haven't gotten the flavor quite the way I want it, the act of making the tea has become a lovely morning ritual, and I thought I'd share my trial and error with you. Read more

2015-08-28T09:35:52-04:00

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Venus, the Goddess of…Beetles?

Last updated on: August 28, 2015 at 9:35 am By Jen McConnel

If we ignore the stories and oral traditions, what do the paintings, frescos, and sculpture of the gods and goddesses tell us about them? Read more

2015-08-23T09:10:30-04:00

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Magical Monday: How to Relax in Six Easy Steps

Last updated on: August 23, 2015 at 9:10 am By Jen McConnel

Whenever you're feeling stressed or upset, try this: Read more

2015-08-20T12:05:22-04:00

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Gods in Space

Last updated on: August 20, 2015 at 12:05 pm By Jen McConnel

Given the Egyptian’s scientific knowledge and celestial attraction, I’m going to wager a guess that the gods and goddesses are happy to be hanging out in outer space. Read more

2015-08-16T09:41:23-04:00

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Magical Monday: Learning to Listen

Last updated on: August 16, 2015 at 9:41 am By Jen McConnel

Listening is doubly important in a spiritual practice; we have to be able to tune in to the messages from deity, the Universe, and our own all-knowing souls. To do that, however, we need to be receptive. Read more

2015-08-19T18:35:34-04:00

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Morning Magic

Last updated on: August 19, 2015 at 6:35 pm By Jen McConnel

Ever since I completed my first yoga teacher training two years ago, there have been a few habits I’ve known would make my life better and yet struggled to adopt, including a morning devotional practice. Read more