22. Lemonade

making the best of things, silver linings

Make the most of your situation by opening your mind to new possibilities.

We all know the phrase that when life hands you lemons you should make lemonade. It’s a colorful way of telling you to make the best of a bad situation. Sure, lemons may not be very sweet but that doesn’t mean they’re worthless. Many of the world’s best creations were born out of sorrow, frustration, and broken hearts. The need to make the most out of very little opens your mind, forcing you to consider what else is available to you now.

Sometimes, despite your best efforts things don’t work out the way you’d hoped and you’re left sifting through the pieces of what could’ve been. When someone betrays you or leaves you behind, you lose a job or a plan falls apart it can be easy to find yourself giving in to feelings of self-pity and grief. Don’t allow it to take root. It’s time to regroup, opening your mind and heart to what’s possible. Channel all of the energy you’re putting towards your sorrow and redirect it towards discovering something even greater.

This spell is perfect for anyone who wants to sweeten up a situation or experience or life in general. You will face many hardships in life, and transmuting that into something that serves you is a powerful act within itself. You will need some lemonade, an ice tray and a jar or glass.

Pour the lemonade into the ice tray mindfully and slowly. As each cube fills, make sure to pray, chant, whisper or whatever you feel called to do to set the same intention into each cube. Leave in the freezer overnight, then the next day place the cubes into the jar. Pour fresh lemonade into the glass while setting your intention into the lemonade going into the glass. Stir the contents of the glass to match the number of cubes you placed in the glass - if you put in seven cubes then stir seven times - clockwise to amplify or bring in or counter-clockwise to let go or release.

Drink the lemonade in a peaceful space, preferably outside in nature, and enjoy the magick unraveling all around and within.