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September ushers in the harvest and the autumn season. The grain is reaped and the vegetables are gathered. Now is a good time to work magic related to home and hearth, abundance and prosperity. This spell uses runes from the Elder Futhark. You will need a batch of sugar cookies and some red frosting. Frost each cookie with a rune, such as: Fehu: wealth, fruition, plenty. ( f) Uruz: health and strength. ( u) Gebo: gifts and generosity. ( g) Wunjo: joy and comfort. ( w) Jera: a good ...
Historically, today was Opiconsivia, a Roman festival in honor of Ops. She represents an aspect of the Great Mother Goddess, the Earth as source of crops and life. Her festival included a chariot race and horse parades. To celebrate this holiday, the presiding priestess should wear a white robe and a white veil. Lavish jewelry is also appropriate, since Ops is the goddess of opulence and treasure. Set the altar with flowers, figures of horses, vegetables and grains, stones, and other Earth ...
In ancient Rome, today marked the opening of the portal connecting Hades' underworld abode via a labyrinth to Ceres (Demeter), goddess of grain, vegetation, and the harvest. No longer closed, this allowed the spirits of the dead to walk among the living for a day. Offerings of fruits and special foods were placed at the entranceway to create harmony and pay homage to Ceres, who also presides over liminality, that in-between state marked by a temenos, or sacred boundary. Today then is a day for ...
All of us have those times when we feel drained and have little energy to spare. Well, here's a shocking thought . . . honor that feeling! Instead of pushing yourself to accomplish something, take a rest and let yourself "hibernate" for a bit during the hot days of August! You'll need a comfortable place to lie down and stretch out. Place a fan near you so the air will flow over your body as you rest. Drink an 8-ounce glass of water before lying down. Play soothing music, or listen to a ...
