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Color of the day: Red Incense of the day: Cinnamon This is the time of Rosh Hashanah, the days of judgment and remembrance. It is a time of prayer in hopes that one is not found lacking on Yom Kippur, when they are judged on their actions of the past year. Light a purple candle, set a bowl of water before it, and sit watching the flame's reflection dance in the water. Try to judge yourself honestly, and see where some atonement of your own might need to take place. Make a mental note of the ...
Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Yarrow Get a white cord or ribbon, a green fluorite bead, a cup of water, and an empty bowl. Pour the water into the bowl, saying "River of forgetfulness, wash me clean and bless me. Take away [name the specific memory] and leave my mind strong and clear." Dip the cord into the water, saying, "White of purity and innocence, renew me." Dip the bead into the water, saying, "Stone of perspective, clear my mind." Now concentrate on the memory, pouring it ...
Color of the day: Yellow Incense of the day: Lavender Hildegard of Bingen was an extraordinary woman of the twelfth century. She was a nun in Germany, a visionary, mystic, composer, poet, healer, and an herbalist. She was well-traveled and highly regarded by those in power during her time. Consider her words and meditate on them. I, the fiery life of divine wisdom, I ignite the beauty of the plains. I sparkle the waters, I burn in the Sun, and the Moon, and the stars. I am the breeze that ...
Color of the day: Rose Incense of the day: Vanilla Chinese magical tradition recognizes five elements: earth, metal, wood, fire, and water. Metal relates to the colors gold and silver, the west, meticulous behavior, sense of smell, and spicy flavors or fragrances. Working with metal improves your relation with the elemental spirits of machinery. To commune with metal elementals, you'll need a fan and a stick of spicy incense such as cinnamon, clove, or sandalwood. You can work this in your ...
