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Color of the day: Green Incense of the day: Jasmine Today the Moon is in Gemini, which is ruled by Mercury. Mercury is aligned to a number of deities, such as the Egyptian Thoth, the Greek Hermes, the Roman Mercury, and the Norse Woden. Any of these deities can be called upon to aid in study, research, and the creative arts. For this mini-spell, you may wish to call upon your deity of choice or simply invite the air spirits. Air is aligned to the mental plane, which is that of creation and ...
Color of the day: Brown Incense of the day: Lavender "Happy Birthday to You" was first published on this day in 1924. Time to throw yourself and your friends a celebration of life spell! Have each person you invite bring a picture of themself when they were young and any others from important times of their life. Place the pictures on the altar and, while calling the directions, say: From our beginning to our end, we celebrate our lives and our achievements. Great Goddess, we give thee thanks ...
Color of the day: Maroon Incense of the day: Bayberry Today is Hina-matsuri, the Japanese Doll Festival. Girls in Japan lay out a red cloth and arrange dolls that represent the Emperor and Empress, their attendants, the girl's own ancestors, and other worthy personages. These displays can be simple or quite elaborate. Dolls represent the past, both in terms of your own childhood and your ancestors. Did you play with dolls or action figures in your youth? Which were your favorites, and why? Did ...
Color of the day: Lavender Incense of the day: Narcissus Knowledge is one of our most important tools of growth. Those who oppose growth want to keep knowledge out of our reach. Everyone has the right to take a day off occasionally to appease the hunger of the mind. Instead of taking a "sick day," take today as a "well day." Use the day to indulge and improve your mind. Go to the library or the book store. Take your time and browse. Pick whatever book appeals to you most, especially if it is ...
