As you bask in the radiance of summer, I hope you enjoy our seventh issue of Practical Magic. Astrologer Fern Feto Spring, tarot reader Leila Jo Crawford, and crystal intuitive Renee Bastet offer up bite-size servings of spiritual insight to help you make the most of the season. And I've written a ritual to help you shine.

Blessings,

Monthly Tarot Meditation by Leila Jo Crawford CraftingTheSacred.com July 2010 — Star Have you noticed all the opportunities for deep healing and renewal you have encountered over the past six months? Let it sink in that you are worthy and that Source will always be there to replenish you.

Stone Medicine for July by Renee Bastet BastetJewelry.com

Amber
Power and strength — Encourages self-awareness and a strong will, promotes high self-esteem encouraging us to be in our power. Attracts peace and trust.

July Ritual: Let Your Light Shine
by Elka Eastly Vera
ElkaVera.com

At this point in the season, the sky remains suffused with the remnants of the sun late into the evening. Our simple ritual for July will conjure Amaterasu, the Japanese sun goddess, whose glorious light warms the galaxy. (continue reading)

July Moon Cycles
by Fern Feto Spring
WiseStars.net

NEW MOON
July 11, 2010
New Moon in Cancer/Eclipse
A New Moon eclipse in Cancer brings opportunities to re-charge our imaginations. Dreams of what we want to nurture and grow are supported now as the past gives way to the future.

FULL MOON
July 25, 2010
Full Moon in Aquarius
The future arrives with this Full Moon in Aquarius. Our individuality, collective energies and ingenuity can facilitate powerful changes now as this Full Moon lights up the sky.

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