In our fourth issue of Practical Magic, astrologer Fern Feto Spring, tarot reader Leila Jo Crawford, and crystal intuitive Renee Bastet continue to serve up bite-size servings of spiritual insight to help you make the most of nature's cycles and cultural influences. And I've created an easy ritual for you to cultivate the good that's springing up in your life.

Blessings,


Monthly Tarot Meditation
by Leila Jo Crawford
CraftingTheSacred.com

April 2010 — King of Cups
Your community already benefits from your compassionate spirit and open heart. This month remember to give yourself the same loving attention.

Stone Medicine for April
by Renee Bastet
BastetJewelry.com

Amethyst
Amethyst connects us to our higher selves allowing our actions and thoughts to be in alignment of our greater good. It can enhance meditation and clear the third eye.

Water the Good with Gratitude
by Elka Eastly Vera
ElkaVera.com

The name of the month "April" is thought to come from the Latin word "aperire" which means "to open." You may have felt your energy beginning to open or expand as the days have lengthened and the Earth has awakened from its slumber. What are you opening to? What new projects, relationships, experiences or ideas are springing forth in your life? Perform this simple ritual to metaphorically "water" whatever is sprouting up in your life that you wish to nourish. (continue reading)

April Moon Cycles
by Fern Feto Spring
WiseStars.net

NEW MOON
April 14, 2010

New Moon in Aries
This fiery New Moon brings us the energy to reconnect with our passion and our will. Embrace life now and take a risk, letting your instincts guide you.

FULL MOON
April 28, 2010

Full Moon in Scorpio
This Full Moon in Scorpio opposes Mercury retrograde and squares Mars, propelling us to make changes in our communication patterns. Though we may want things to stay the same, now is a time to move with the changes in our lives rather than try to resist them.

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