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Color of the day: Coral Incense of the day: Vanilla Today is Aio Matsuri Hollyhock festival in Japan. Place on your altar a large bouquet of red hollyhocks, water with sea salt, a bell, and some red ribbons. Light incense and call the directions. Then say, "Oh honored gods and goddesses. Hear my wishes." Sprinkle salt water to each direction and breathe deeply. After invoking each god or goddess, ring the bell. Benten, goddess mother of luck and love, may the keepers of these flowers know ...
Color of the day: Purple Incense of the day: Clove The planet Saturn rules Binah on the Kabbalah Tree of Life. This sephiroth is perceived as black in color, which has many other associations with the planet. Saturn also rules Capricorn, the sign the Moon is in today. This is a great day to work magic concerned with life's greater picture. This spell is actually a meditation. This evening, sit yourself in candlelit darkness, within a fully cast circle if you prefer. You may wish to perform ...
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 ...
