Spiritual Practice

" FULL MOON IS TONIGHT, FEBRUARY 7 AT 4:54PM EST" Brigid under a Full MoonThis post is partly new and partly a previous post. I found the bath and meditation reminder and it is exactly what I need at this time, so I thought that I would share it again.The picture of Brigid is a reminder that Imbolc was less than a week away. Keep in mind the changes that are taking place within the earth and how they are going to impact your life very soon.The February Full Moon is also known as the Storm Moon as used to be a time of extreme hardship. Cold weather, big storms, short days, diminishing food supplies. Keep this in mind if you work magick this month. Take that same determination that was essential for survival and use it to solve a big issue in your life. Add the strength and power of our ancestors to your work. If you are looking for guidance in the coming month get out your Tarot cards, Runes, Pendulums, Crystals or whatever other tools you use and ask your questions about the coming months. You do not have to be a psychic to make use of these magickal tools. Regular use of these items can help you establish a closer and clearer relationship with your spiritual guides. They help to clear your mind and stop all that negative chatter from fouling up your attempts to solve problems or learn new things.This is also the time to get out your list that you wrote for the ritual of the New Moon. Cross out the things that have resolved themselves. Keep the list until the next New Moon ritual, but at that time, throw away the list and create a new one on a new page. Full Moon is, of course, a time that magical people of all traditions gather to honor the Goddess, or reflect on the universal energy or offer respect to local Gods and Goddesses.If you do not have access to a Coven, a Grove, a Kindred, a Clan or another gathering and you feel that a community ritual would suit you best, look for the nearest Unitarian Church. Chances are they are holding a Circle tonight. Along with ritual, this is a good time for relieving stress, teaching your body to relax, using meditation and essential oils can calm the mind and body and make the stresses of life easier to handle. Try a simple cleansing/relaxing bath as part of your ritual today. Substitute or leave out ingredients to make use of what you have at hand. Lavender is relaxing to the mind and body and citrus is cleansing.Mix:one cup of powered milkhalf cup of epsom saltshalf cup of sea salt8 drops of lavender essential oil4 drops lemon essential oilMix and pour into running bath waterI turn off the electric lights, light a candle and do a meditation while I am soaking in the heat and wonderful feelings from this bath. "Full Moon Blessing to you"

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