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Advent is & can be experienced by people of multiple outlooks: Wiccans, Neo-pagans, Christians, Witches, Christian Witches.... stores now even feature Buddhist & Yoga themed Advent calendars.

Whether you understand Advent as Waiting for the Christ child, for conscious compassion, for the Return of the Light, for the Goddess, for Persephone to begin her long slow journey from the underworld, for your Dragon egg to hatch, as a celebration of the Virgin Mary, the mysteries of motherdom, or for Yule.... it's a time of quiet reflection & simple everyone can practice.

All avenues are open this first Advent Sunday, which is a time of preparation for the journey. So questions might be: "How can I prepare? What could I realize through the process? Why practice at all?"

That today is also a Black Moon Lilith point in Cancer emphasizes the opportunity to examine where shame holds us back.

Think of 2 vessels: one stagnant, one with fresh water. Today is an opportunity to empty the stagnant place of shame & fill ourselves anew with living water.

Think of the initiatory power of water; wherever our shame lies can today be bathed in fresh water, illuminated by Advent's candlelight, lovingly embraced & so receive a healing, regenerative initiation.

Consider beginning with 10-minute compassion meditation aimed at yourself to start this day of preparation.

If you have a moonstone or a heart-shaped stone, try cupping it in your joined hands while you meditate.

A traditional rosary recitation may also invite a tranquil sense of gentle anticipation. Many like lilac, violet or lavender-colored candles for this time - others white or gold. I use pure beeswax myself.

After your meditation you might also ask: "How can I support others in their preparation? How can I practice and inject compassion into my daily interactions?" One year a wonderful client asked "What materials do I need to lay a road for myself & others?"

Please try this practice in the light of your first candle & enjoy your own layout (2nd pic). Welcome to the Advent journey!

#journaling #witch #marseilletarot #tarotdemarseille #tarot #candlemagic

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