3 MOST COMMON CHINESE NEW YEAR GREETINGS
In Mandarin, the most common Chinese New Year greeting is Xīnnián hǎo (新年好), meaning 'New Year Goodness'.
WHY CREATIVITY THRIVES IN MYSTERY
Magickal work and creativity begins during the dark, watery phase of the Winter, or if not the calendar Winter, certainly under the shade of a personal Yin season. Too often, we give credit to the fruits that glimmer under the direct sun of Yang, as if our work appears out of ‘nowhere’ (have you ever wondered how our culture is addicted to the myth of ‘overnight success’?
THE BENEFITS OF A WITCH’S COVEN
Witchcraft is not seen as a “possession”, rather, a shared experience, where each member expresses the whole, belonging with humans, more-than-humans, both the living and the beyond. Spells are often more powerful when performed because it draws on and nourishes the energy of all involved. Let’s not overlook that Pluto is in Aquarius (where groups / collective are emphasized).
CAN SIGILS BE LUCKY?
We are in the midst of the Lunar New Year season, welcoming the Year of the Dragon, where many cultures in East Asia use sigils as a spell for good luck and health. I share why sigils can be lucky, as well as what folks who come from cultures outside of Asia can practice sigil work and celebrate the soon to arrive Wood Dragon with respect.
HOW TO CARE FOR ANCESTRAL ALTARS WHEN TRAVELLING
Before you leave for travel, approach your altar and share with the spirits that you will be away. Place a larger than usual, water offering that will sustain them for a longer period of time.
WHAT IS SOUL LOSS?
The past is not always in the past. It can be with us and ahead of us. Many who spirit travel / shamanic journey understand that linear time doesn’t really exist, and that everything is happening in the now. Time perpetually emerges.
HOW DOES TAOISM IMPACT THE WORLD TODAY?
t's a different perspective from the Western notion of opposition; in Taoism, it's about acknowledging differences while contributing to the collective whole. Each part, though distinct, is essential for the existence of the other—a beautiful and symbiotic relationship.
HOW THIS WINTER SOLSTICE WILL AFFECT YOU NEXT YEAR
The most recent New Moon a few days ago on December 12. In Daoist and Chinese lunar traditions, this moon cycle is considered the Winter Moon or 11th Moon of the lunar year. The Winter Solstice or Dongzhi is celebrated as a festival of observing Yin at her greatest, and it is this honouring of her height that the Yang can re-emerge. In Daoist thought, this acknowledgement and sitting with Yin is vital for Spring, in order for the gifts of the subsequent year, to arrive and come to fruition. This year's return to and observance of the Great Yin is crucially important on two main levels.
MAGICK, CREATIVITY + CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION
The more I delve into magickal studies (Daoist-centered in my case), the clearer it becomes that my essence is meant to continually transform. This constant state of flux should be evident in both my spiritual practice and the art I create; otherwise, I risk becoming generic and empty, merely a passing trend. I end up repeating formulas that promise external but shallow approval while compromising my values and authentic voice, a pattern I observe in others as well.
HOW DOES BEING TEA DRUNK FEEL?
From spiritual and energetic perspectives, being tea drunk is often associated with being over-filled with Cha Qi, the life force of the plant or the plant’s spirit. When channeling 'cha qi' in both body and spirit, I've observed it to be highly suitable for creative and intuitive work.
HOW ONE DOES ONE THING IS HOW ONE DOES EVERYTHING
And so when we make one choice, we make many.
Samhain Market Vancouver
Visit Mimi Young of Ceremonie this Saturday, October 28 from 7-10PM at @liquidambertattoo as part of the Art Social + Witches of Vancouver market event. The Skin + Aura Care will be available between 18-22% OFF, and it's ONLY for this event, as well as my remaining Magick of Tea events for 2023 that such rad prices will be made available.
Tea Thoughts While On A Mountain
By considering alternatives, my “truths” can be suspended—even for a moment—so that new portals can open. The Universe does not want to work with a know-it-all. Spells, though are approached with some degree of knowledge, mostly work because there’s sufficient space for air and negative space to exist to fan the flames of magick.
I delight in knowing that if I told my younger self who I am now, what I’m doing now, she likely wouldn’t believe me.
