Aurora Kane - House Magic: A Handbook to Making Every Home a Sacred Sanctuary

SACRED SANCTUARY

AURORA KANE

To my sister, Gaye, whose laughter, beauty, courage, and love are her magic spells.

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The WELCOME mat is just the starta hearty fond hello! For here youll find an inner peace and ways to make it glow.

Reach deep inside, your powers there, though hidden they may be, Will bloom and grow in ways to know just when to grasp lifes lead.

When elements of Earth and Sky join in the merry rite, As above, so belowstirs enchantment and delight.

So tarry not, for once you find the secret to its spell, Your house and home, bid enter all, those here who wish to dwell.

Where love abounds and charms do sweep all evil from its door, Your heart becomes a wishing well; your home its guiding shore.

Y our home. Your palace. Your nest. Your kingdom. Your sanctuary. Sanctuary. No matter how you describe your dwelling, it is, ultimately, your sanctuary. Your place of love and nurture, comfort and safety.

But it is not just a place. A house has a spirit all its own, derived from the energy of the land it sits on and the vibrations of the natural materials from which it is built. When alone in your house, close your eyes and listen to its heartbeat, hear its message, feel its energy. That innate magic in your house can be usedin combination with your personal energy and magic multiplied by Earth, the sky, and Natureto live your most joyful, purposeful, healthy, and happy life.

Shaping your home into a sacred sanctuary is closely tied with living in tune with Nature. As we become more in tune with Natures energiesfrom the wind, Sun, Moon, and Earth and all her bountywe can use those vibrational elements to enhance intentions and communicate with the Universe sending out wishes and hopes and dreams that can, ultimately, become our reality.

Working in rhythm with Nature means slowing the pace and savoring the moment. It means looking inward and hearing the present, not worrying about tomorrow or things we cannot control. It gives you the freedom to own the life you want and take responsibility for making it a reality. It is a breather from everyday stress. It is a childs hug, a neighbors wave, a smile from a stranger, a comfortable bed. It is a sigh of renewal.

Here, well consider the spirit of the house as well as the personalities of its rooms and uncover ways to enhance, utilize, discover, and change their magical potential in your life. Tapping into your inner domestic goddess and connecting with the powers of Nature, youll enhance your own vibrational energies and bring your home in tune with you.

Youll protect your homes inhabitants from evil, banish negative energies, set intentions to transform your life, and simply reflect on all you have to be grateful for. Well use the power of light, sound, color, scent, crystals, and Natures flora and fauna to make home even homier, and a place to thrive in whatever ways you wish.

Escape from everyday stress into the magic of your home. Burst forth renewed to take on the world, or at least change it for the better in your own personal way.

May a life fulfilled be the greatest gift of all.

T hough magic implies something supernatural, its really the opposite here. The powers to manifest a magical life and create a magical home are well within you, within the heavens, within Earth, within Natureand within reach. Living your best magical life and manifesting your most magical dreams start with a few simple ideas: