A Valentine's Gift

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 12 Jan 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.

january	12 Jan 2003
I actually came about this idea from my mother. She told me once that whenever she was angry with my dad she would look at her engagement ring and remember the romance and the love that it was accociated with and her feelings would mellow. This could have a similar effect. If you're married or in a relationship its a sweet Valentine's gift to make for your partner - that way you'll both have one as a reminder to keep the love alive. First get yourself in a LOVING mood! Feel love for this person as well as for yourself. Take two small (about 2" square) pieces of paper and write your name on one and theirs on the other. I like to use card stock from the craft store in either white or light pink. As you're writing the names, do it slowly and think nice thoughts about the person and you. Put the two pieces face-to-face (as if they were kissing!) and stitch them together by hand all the way around the perimeter. Remember, keep thinking loving thoughts like good times you've had with this person and dreams of what you could be doing in the future. Think of each stitch as a hug. Just keep your thoughts POSITIVE. (NOTE: if using card stock, you may want to get a thimble!) When done sewing, put a dab of jasmine oil on your charm, a sealing kiss of love. Carry it with you and when you want to send loving, welcoming thoughts to this person take it out in private, smell the essense of the jasmine and feel a sense of peace and love. I usually visualize pink light radiating from my heart to theirs. The idea here is to keep good thoughts of your relationship going out to the universe as well as within your self. I've used this when I was already in a relationship and whenever I felt angry or upset with them I would take out my charm, sniff it and it would allow good thoughts to fill my soul, replacing the bad. If you're not in a relationship with this person this could give you the confidence to approach them or act in a welcoming way if they approach you. If you feel love, you'll act in love. Resentment, jealousy, anger and even possessiveness will only block the path to love. Blessings! :*

HudsonGray	12 Jan 2003
That's really pretty. A bit of sympathetic magic, form & intent. Can be VERY strong!

Dark Inquisitor	12 Jan 2003
How about instead of paper, using colored felt ? Maybe even cutting the felt into a heart shape & decorating the oustide with lace & flowers, etc., after stitching . You could even attach a jewelry chain or ribbon to this & wear it around your neck. Tarotphelia

Musie	12 Jan 2003
I like this :) Too bad there wasn't a type of Salvation Love Army passing these out on the street corners for 10 cents a donation. The world needs this healing light right now, and it has to start within ourselves :)

Mystick Dragon	13 Jan 2003
That's really cute. *starts thinking* --Mystick Dragon

Laurel	15 Jan 2003
I liked this a lot, January. It got me thinking about doing some sympathetic magic based on it for my close friends and loved one's for Valentine's Day. I don't normally celebrate V-day as a holiday, but your post changed my mind this year. ~LAS

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