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In France on this day the winegrowers gather to celebrate the grape harvest. It is a festival of sharing in the abundance Mother Earth has to offer. Summer is waning and the crops are fruitful. To show your appreciation for the simple joy of today, place the Three of Cups from your tarot deck or perhaps a bundle of fresh grapes on your altar. Spontaneously invite a few friends over to share a nice glass of wine or white grape juice. If the mood is fitting gather together joining hands. Begin to ...
Basil is one of the most magical and purifying of all herbs. To the Orthodox Christians, basil is among the holiest of plants. A sunny morning in late August is the perfect time to harvest basil. As you cut the basil, say a silent thank you to Mother Earth for sharing this gift with you. As a symbol of gratitude, leave a few stems uncut. When done, rinse the basil in cool water and let it drain. In simple ritual, place one sprig of basil on your altar as an offering to the Goddess and God. Tie ...
Today is one of the days Romans honored the goddess Ops, Earth Mother (the other day is Opalia, December 19). Ops came to be associated with abundance and prosperity. She made vegetation grow, and was sometimes invoked by sitting and placing hands on the ground. This is an appropriate day to celebrate our connection to the Earth and to be mindful of the natural world. Find a way to get outside if you can; if not, sit on the floor. Visualize yourself connecting with the Earth. Imagine your ...
Today is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. It's a long title, yes, and its meaning is just as big. We are all at least somewhat familiar with the American slave trade. Today, take a good amount of time to research the slave trade. Use the Internet, encyclopedias, history books, or talk to people who are very informed about its history. You will begin to feel-and strongly feel-the energy of injustice rise within you. How could such cruelty and evil ...
