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Thanksgiving Day Family gatherings can be a challenge, but since Jupiter, the planet that rules Thursday, inspires us to share our thoughts, beliefs, and prosperity, it is the perfect day for a Thanksgiving spell. You don't need to convert your family to the Pagan practice, but offer to say a blessing when your family gathers for the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Sometimes the simple, nondenominational blessing is the most powerful, speaking metaphorically to everyone gathered. We give ...
Traditionally known as Merry Mischief Night, I think of this night as a time to work my personal magic, before the public festivity of Hallowe'en, or the circle ritual of Samhain. It's a time to take care of myself before attending to the needs of my children, family, circle, and community. While everyone is safely tucked into bed, I quietly slip into dark clothes and go outside. Standing with my bare feet on the cold earth, I dance slowly, feeling secretive and mischievous. What giddy joy. My ...
The kids are back in school and your spouse hasn't seen you in days; you are working, driving the kids to sports practice, possibly cooking, helping with homework, making sure the bills are paid and the garbage is taken out, and you need to stop for a second and touch base with your family. Yes, you are always with them, but how much are you talking? What are you sharing? When was the last time you actually sat down at the kitchen table and all ate together? Try to spend some quality time with ...
According to old Roman lore, today is the Epulum Jovis, a banquet day for a triad of deities: Juno, the protector of the Roman State; Minerva, the goddess of war, wisdom, and arts; and Jupiter, the thunder god and warrior. On this day, a big celebratory meal was held in the wake of the summer battle season. Here is a mealtime prayer to honor this triad of deities and to celebrate all the blessings you have in your life. Under this enchanted September evening's waxing Moon, May Juno, Minerva, ...
