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Color of the day: Turquoise Incense of the day: Jasmine The New Moon in Taurus, a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus, brings groundedness, stability, and sensuality. Take some time to get grounded today by taking a walk in nature. Sit in a garden. Hug a tree. Take off your shoes and walk barefoot in the grass. Dig your hands into some mud. Repot some plants. Don't be afraid to get a little dirty today. You can always take a bath. In fact, that is next on the agenda. While you are outside, touch ...
Color of the day: Ivory Incense of the day: Peony Water has been used in sacred rites since the ancient times. Water symbolizes all potential, and to immerse oneself in water is to gain strength from a vast source of potential. April 17 is the feast day of the Himalayan rain god Machendrana. Today, Poles celebrate Drenching Day and Hungarians celebrate Water Plunge Monday. In a vessel of holy water, add one teaspoon lavender flowers, five tablespoons of orange zest, one teaspoon rosemary, and ...
Color of the day: Gold Incense of the day: Poplar Today is the Christian Easter. One modern Easter tradition is to wear something new. Wearing new clothing is an excellent way to express a commitment to a fresh start, a new direction, or simply a renewal of dedication. Do you have a new or special garment that you could consecrate today? If so, make sure that the garment is clean and in good repair. Have a blooming flower, potted or cut, nearby. Say: O flower of spring, your fresh bloom ...
Color of the day: Blue Incense of the day: Patchouli Egg-shaped magical objects have been used by Celtic people for thousands of years. Stones shaped like eggs were found in prehistoric ritual sites in Britain. In ancient Gaul, the Druids revered something called a Druid's Egg-a strange natural object that they believed was created by the hissing of intertwining serpents. Almost two thousand years later, a similar belief still existed in Scotland. People encountered strange gray-colored, ...
