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Color of the day: Purple Incense of the day: Vanilla Strawberries are in season now. To make your love blossom, we will draw upon the energies of Friday for love, spring for growth, and chocolate, for, well, chocolate! You will need 2 pints of clean dry strawberries, 1 bag of chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening, and wax paper on a cookie sheet. Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave. When completely melted, dip each strawberry in the chocolate and while ...
Color of the day: Black Incense of the day: Pine The wheel is turning and spring is imminent, though it is hard to feel that way after a long, hard winter. To feel the connection to the birthing of spring, dress in fresh, pastel colors. Light candles of yellow, sky blue, and lavender. Light orange-scented incense and settle into a meditative state. Close your eyes and feel your deep connection to Mother Earth. Find yourself in a fresh meadow full of white and yellow flowers. The Sun is shining ...
Color of the day: Yellow Incense of the day: Almond Roman citizens celebrated the festival of Unfailing Years for the goddess Anna Perenna on this day. They picnicked in the country and made offerings of cake and wine to the Crone goddess in the hopes of assuring that the circle of the year would be completed happily. If you live in a climate where picnics in March are out of the question, bake a cake made with banana, hazelnuts, and a pinch of nutmeg for good fortune. Bring a large piece ...
Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Clove Anemones, also known as windflower or Ladies Flower, bloom this month. Anemone was a nymph favored by the wind god Zephyr and turned into a flower by the jealous goddess Flora. The frail-looking flower can withstand March's cold temperatures and blustery winds. Windflowers close their petals and droop their heads at night or in wet weather. The fairies favor windflowers, choosing to curl up and sleep within their closed petals at night. An old ...
