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Today is Veterans Day. This holiday was founded to honor all those who have fought for peace and freedom. Many Pagan traditions, particularly the historic tribal ones, have a particular reverence for warriors. Some Native American tribes have special societies for warriors. According to the Asatru, warriors who fall in battle are carried by Valkyries to Valhalla. Are there any veterans in your family tree? If so, honor them today; if not, you may choose a family friend or just honor all ...
Today is the Mexican Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) which is a raucous festival when the people remember their loved ones who have crossed over. Huge parades are held with flamboyant skeleton costumes, graves are brightly decorated, and altars are set up in homes with offerings for the dead when they come to visit. There are even beautiful sugar skull treats. In Mexico, death is not feared but embraced on this day. On your altar, place marigolds, white candles, happy photos of your ...
Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Lilac Today the first "Black Cow," or root beer float, was served in 1893. To find your sweet light when you feel like you're in the middle of the dark sea, gather a dark-colored bowl, a towel, water, and some floating candles in your favorite colors. Use patchouli incense for grounding and deep inner sight. Turn out all the lights, making sure there's a little ambient light. Place the bowl on the towel. Pour water into the bowl and dip your hands ...
Color of the day: Topaz Incense of the day: Lavender At times, anger becomes a part of our lives. It can be very easy to allow that anger to remain within and fester into a dark void inside ourselves. If allowed to remain there, it can even grow to become a dominant force in our lives. It is said the only true cure for anger is forgiveness, forgiveness for whoever or whatever brought about the anger in the first place. It is not easy to forgive. It takes great strength and conviction. Some ...
