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[zoeflake]

Victoria Francés

[leafydryad]

There is so much wisdom to be found when aligning ourselves with the river spirit. She does not force herself through, yet does not hold back her swell. A mystery we’ve built our civilizations upon.  

[areyouanirishwitch]

Altar Offering - Health and Beauty

Our health is something we do not think about when we are well. When the trundle pedal moves easy and the stitches of our life are tight and straight we pay no mind to all the moving pieces, but it is important to recognise our good health and to give thanks for it. Here is a flower fascinator that you can place on your altar, bedside table, or mantle as an offering for good health and beauty.

You Will Need

Carnation, Evening Primrose, and Yarrow Flowers (in any combination and quantity)

Twine or string

A bowl of water

Preparation

If it is part of your practice, cast a circle. As you sit with your ingredients before you, centre yourself. Ground yourself in the present moment by focusing on your breath, the sensations of your body, and your connection to the earth.

Casting

Loosely gather your flowers, about a small handful should suffice, in any combination. Carnations can come in multiple colours, select the one that speaks most to you—the element you work with or the need you most feel. Because they are readily and inexpensively available through most flower shops, they are a good base flower. Evening primrose and yarrow flower can be added as you see fit or based on availability. Take a short length of twine, wrap it about the flowers five times and secure with a knot. As you secure them, repeat the following:

Health and Beauty, both are mine Bind them to me with this twine Grant me bliss, wither never 'Til this twine I do sever

Touch the blossoms to water and then to your brow, just below the hairline. Place the bowl of water on your altar and the fascinator flowers across the bowl. When the flowers begin to wither, cut the twine to dispel them. You may begin again with a new set.

Notes

Carnations: associated with Fire and the sun; promotes healing, strength, and balance Evening Primrose: associated with the Moon and Diana; promotes health and enhances beauty Yarrow Flower: associated with Water, Venus, and the divine feminine; dispels melancholy, promotes health