February 2nd, Imbolc/Candlemas/Groundhog's Day, marks the first stirring of the seeds, deep within the womb of earth. There is a sense of freshness is the air, and a feeling of possibility. This is the traditional time to set new intentions and begin new projects for the coming year. Here's a great activity to help you seed your intentions. I call it Intentional Beans.

You will need a small pot, some dirt, a packet of seeds (I recommend Scarlet Runner Beans, as they are easy to grow), marker pens or paint, glue, some beads or feathers or ribbons, and a little slip of paper.  Decorate your pot however you want with paint, beads, etc. Simple or elaborate, make it beautifully yours. On the little slip of paper, write your intention — such as good health, get an exciting job, buy a new house — or any of a zillion others. Roll the little paper into a ball about the size of a seed. In the pot put your dirt, your intention "seed" and one or two bean seeds. Put the pot where it will get natural light, and water it.

Watch your intentions grow. When warm enough, plant your beans outside. Every time you look at your bean plant, you will be reminded of what you intend to make manifest in your life.