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Color of the day: Yellow Incense of the day: Eucalyptus Things like sex and masturbation are often put to shame in our Christian-founded society. But not so for us Pagans! Sexual energy is an extremely powerful force, one that every animal on the planet possesses. We, as Witches and magicians, can use this energy to help connect us to the Earth and her cycles. Though it's cold in most Western places this time of year, take this day to either sow your "seed" or feminine juices to the Earth. ...
Color of the day: Brown Incense of the day: Pine In Tië eldaliéva, the Elven Path, this Moon is called Isilnarvinyë, the Moon of New Fire, reverent to the year's newly increasing light. It is aligned with Aulë the Smith, who lives in the ground and resonates with metals, gemstones, mining, blacksmithing, and other forms of creation and crafting. He loves teaching his craft and even created the Dwarven race for this purpose. He can represent technology, which streamlines production to bring ...
Color of the day: Purple Incense of the day: Mulberry The festival of Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, the undefeated Sun god, was celebrated in ancient Rome when the duration of daylight began to increase after the Winter Solstice. Once again, a little at a time, the days begin to grow longer once more. It is an excellent time for quiet meditation on what you seek to accomplish in the seasons ahead. Choose a quiet time and place, away from the hustle and energy of the day. Focus on your inner ...
Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Lilac Christmas chants were once common throughout Scotland, and on Christmas Eve groups of men or boys went about from house to house chanting traditional songs. These were known as fir-duan (song-men) or Gillean Nollaig (Christmas lads). When they had sung two or three songs at a house, sacred cakes or "bannocks" were handed out to them through the window. Here is a modern adaptation of one of their traditional chants, which can be used for either ...
