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Today's Western animal-blessing traditions originated from Italy and are associated with St. Anthony of Abad, patron saint of the animal kingdom. These ceremonies are performed in England, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, and Mexico. Blessings of the feast day occurs on the Sunday closest to January 17, which was the date of St. Anthony's physical death but observed as his birth date in heaven. Give thanks and show gratitude to household pets and farm animals with an improvised ceremony at home or ...
This is a good time for resolving conflicts in your home, work, school, or circle of friends-let go of old grudges and confront issues in a respectful, constructive manner. Before you talk to anyone with whom you have a quarrel, whether in person, by phone, or e-mail, take a shower or bath (or wash your hands well). As you do, call on Concordia, Roman goddess of harmony and agreement, to help smooth the conversation: Goddess, sweet Concordia dear, I ask your guidance in my time of need. I ...
Today is the Roman celebration of Compitalia that honors the protective household spirits called the Lares, who were considered to be the children of Mercury and the Naiad Lara. They were often depicted in art as a pair of dancing youths. According to tradition, Roman homes had a shrine dedicated to the Lares and on this special day, they were celebrated and given offerings of wine, bread, milk, and honey. Here is a modern charm that celebrates the old gods or spirits of the household. I ...
January and February can be stormy months that bring all sorts of bad weather. Our children travel back and forth to school, our spouses travel back and forth to their places of business. This protection spell is to watch over your family while they travel to and from home. Bad weather will come as it may Goddess watch us night and day Protect us wherever we may roam Bring my loved ones safely home. ...
