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Color of the day: Gray Incense of the day: Clove According to legend, this is a powerful day for divination. Since this is a day ruled by the Moon, the following divination would be appropriate. Fill a cauldron or a dark-colored bowl with water. Drop a silver coin into the water and darken the room. Light a candle behind you. When the surface of the water is still, gaze intently at the coin. Blink naturally and relax. The water-filled cauldron represents the depths of the inner self. The coin ...
Color of the day: Purple Incense of the day: Sandalwood Even though it may still feel like winter, life is stirring in the earth. Use this special day to honor the elements and get in touch with nature. Since the Moon is full tonight, try to perform this ritual near a window where the moonlight can shine through, or outdoors if weather permits. You will need a stone of your choice (and/or a handful of clean soil), a leaf, a feather, a container of water, and a candle. Light the candle and ...
Today is Benjamin Franklin's birthday, and one of the well known folk stories about him is his discovery that lightning is electricity. He tied a key to a kite and flew it in a storm, and when lightning struck the kite the key gave off an electric shock. Keys are a potent symbol of freedom and discovery. They open doorways. By the dark of the Moon, you can reflect on the keys to discovery in your own life. Settle down into your darkened meditative space with a key in your closed fist. Breathe ...
The January waning Moon is an excellent time to rid yourself of bad habits. Use this day, the festival of the Buddhist fire god Betoro Bromo, to transform your bad habits into more positive practices. Center a red candle in a cauldron filled one-quarter full of sand. Gather objects that represent your bad habits, or if that's not possible, write them on slips of paper. Prepare an offering to the gods of fire. Basil, clove, or frankincense are excellent choices as these are herbs used in ...
