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The Egyptian Nephthys was the sister of Isis, wife of Set, and mother of Anubis. When Set murdered and dismembered Osiris, she helped Isis search for him. Nephthys thus became a guardian of and mourner for the dead. A papyrus survives with the text of her lamentations for Osiris. Like everyone else, we Pagans have to face death—relatives, friends, our fur (or feathered) babies. Most of us know about reincarnation and that cats have nine lives. But mourning is still hard. We need to ...
Legends of magical drinking cups that bestow powers upon the drinkers have been told for millennia. This spell is intended for your morning beverage cup to give you more energy and awareness. It requires a mug or cup and a chopstick. Place the empty cup on your altar, with the handle pointing north. After reciting each of the following lines, use the chopstick to strike the cup in the corresponding direction, and let the sound ring out. Spirits of the east, sing to me.Lend your insights to ...
There’s someone familiar in our lives with whom we have a giveand- take—it’s the Tooth Fairy. As children, we almost looked forward to losing a tooth. Why? Well, the tooth fairy grants wishes and compensates us with money, of course! We envision the Tooth Fairy according to our generation or place of origin. Whether you see her as a mouse god or a sweet or scary fairy, today’s the day to reflect on her work. Do you ever think of the Tooth Fairy and wonder what she does ...
Around this time of year, the ancient Romans celebrated the feast of Diana. Diana is a lunar goddess as well as a goddess of the hunt. Her feast was used in part to ask for her help with the harvest, and it marked a day of rest for women and slaves. The festival was also called the Festival of Torches. While the holiday itself has already passed, this is a good time to invoke the goddess, perhaps by lighting a candle in her honor in a firesafe container. You can ask for her help with your own ...
