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Color of the day: Gray Incense of the day: Cedar Today is the festival of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers. Call on Flora to bless your gardens and all the pots of flowers and container gardens you've just planted. Flora is pictured as a lovely young woman carrying flowers. She wears a floral robe with garlands of flowers adorning her shoulders. The best way to contact Flora is to toss a few fresh flower petals in the air and call her name out loud. Then repeat this charm three times. Happy ...
Color of the day: Ivory Incense of the day: Neroli Today is another excellent day to plant flowers around your home to be part of your shields. They can also provide an indicator of negative energy: if your plants die suddenly and without apparent cause, it may indicate harmful influences in the vicinity. Even a window box or a few plants on a windowsill can provide both inspiration and protection. If you aren't used to gardening, start with easy plants. Marigolds are excellent for protection, ...
Color of the day: Amber Incense of the day: Hyacinth Many Pagans are interested in weather magic. However, it's a good idea to study something carefully before attempting to manipulate it. The changeable spring season is an ideal time to learn about your local weather. Pay attention to the forecasts and keep a record of how well they match the actual weather. By attuning yourself to the weather, you will increase your mystical influence. Say a rain blessing for every storm and the weather will ...
Color of the day: Blue Incense of the day: Sandalwood They say the Romans had a god for everything. Well, today's New Moon also falls on the festival of Robigus, the Roman god who banishes mildew! You can't make this stuff up! The ancient Romans petitioned Robigus to prevent mildew from ruining crops of grain. Not a problem you have in your modern life? The wheat crops were the wealth of the Roman people and determined their prosperity. A modern equivalent could be a spell to ward and protect ...
