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Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Ylang-ylang King Danaeus had fifty daughters. They married the fifty sons of Aegyptus I, and forty-nine of them murdered their husbands on the wedding night. Their punishment in the underworld is to eternally attempt to fill leaky barrels and jars. Originally, this was part of the festival of Hersephoria, or "dew-gathering," but it was later performed during drought. Maidens with both parents still living or who had not experienced a death in the ...
Color of the day: Pink Incense of the day: Vanilla It can be difficult finding true love until we learn to appreciate the love we are already given. Make a list of everyone that loves you. Search your heart and you'll realize how loved you are by members of your family, friends, even pets. Place the list under a pink candle next to the Two of Cups and Three of Cups tarot cards. Place a vase of roses and daisies nearby. While you gaze at the candle flame, think about the people listed, feeling ...
Color of the day: Gold Incense of the day: Almond At no other time during the year is the Earth so lush. Tree branches that were in bud a few weeks ago are now covered with a canopy of green, city parks and country meadows are covered in shimmering green carpets, and the mornings are alive with the chorus of birdsong. This spell will let you become one with the greening Earth. Take time to plant just one plant if possible. It could be an herb, a houseplant, or even a tree. Before you begin, ...
Color of the day: Black Incense of the day: Magnolia Braid vines, reeds, or tall grasses while meditating on the people who love you most. Envision the plats of each braid as symbolic of the interlaced and supportive relationships you have in your life. When they are braided, tie the ends together with a thin lock of your hair bound by knots along a strip of green ribbon or string. For each knot, vocalize a strength or empowerment that the relationship has fortified. These grass hoops may be ...
