Day of the Dead - All Saints' Day Traditionally celebrated November 1 and 2, Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of the Beloved Dead in Mexico. Families gather at the graves of their dearly departed to share a meal and give food and gifts. Large and elaborate altars are created with pictures of their beloved friends, foods they liked, special possessions, and plenty of orange marigolds. Many of them also display religious icons such as the Virgin Mary and Jesus. Though ...
Make or buy an item to display in your home that you can charge with protective energy. This could be a wreath, ornamental plaque, a painting or statue-anything you can display. Before you hang it or put it in view, place the item in a circle of salt. Sprinkle the salt clockwise as you say: Salt of earth, Guard this home, While I'm here Or when I roam. Keep it safe, And all within, For good of all- This bond begins. ...
Leaping around the yard on a broomstick may not get you to the Moon, but it does have its own invigorating advantages. A full sweeping of the home and yard can clear away excess negative or stagnant energy. Following this energetic and physical cleaning regimen with consistency can help to prevent seasonal depression and illness by limiting the amount of dust and rotting leaf or food particles in your environment. Without these emblems of stagnation and disease, leaping through the yard on a ...
Armilustrium was a Roman festival in honor of Mars, the god of war. During this time, the Roman legions would clean and store their weapons for the winter, and festivities were held to celebrate the homecoming of the troops. If you are a devotee of Mars, set aside this day for him. You may make offerings for him or ask him for aid in issues involving competition and conflict in which you need the upper hand. If you are interested in training in a martial art, this is also a good day to start ...