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Color of the day: Brown Incense of the day: Pine At this time, ancient Greeks celebrated the holiday of Thesmophoria. They honored women and women's rights, and performed rites at the temples of various goddesses, chiefly Demeter and Artemis. Holy women would dress in gowns of royal purple and red, then read aloud from sacred liturgies. Offerings of piglets were made at the shrine of Demeter, symbolically returning to her some of the bounty she bestowed on her people. Today is an ideal ...
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: Pink Incense of the day: Cypress In Christian Catholic tradition, today is the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This day the mother of Jesus took her seat in heaven. Some tales say that this marked her death, while others say that she was taken, body and all, into the heavens. This is a day to commemorate all mothers and the sacrifices women make for the continued health and survival of their families, and is even a public holiday in France, Spain, Cameroon, and Guatemala. A ...
Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Geranium Peach wood has many magical uses. It has been valued in Asia for its ability to repel negativity and to make magic wands. This spell uses peach wood to create a prayer or spell stick. August, when peaches are in season, would be a perfect time to do this. Obtain a slender branch from a peach tree (this may be deadfall or removed in a respectful manner). When the Moon is in a waxing phase, pray over it and carve your initials into it. Think ...
