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Today is National Tartan Day, which celebrates the woolen cloth unique to families and geographic areas of Scotland. Not of Scottish origin? Or made up of a bunch of different national identities? Celebrate your unique lineage today. You will need: Small items that represent your lineage, such as flags, pins, or cultural icons A piece of cloth (your family tartan if you have it) Ribbon or string Place the items in the middle of the cloth, then gently pull the corners together and tie ...
For this spell you will need a packet of seeds (such as a pollinator-friendly wildflower mix), something to plant a few in (a small pot, an old mug, etc.), enough soil to fill the planting vessel, and a few of your own hairs. Fill your planting vessel with soil and have a glass of water at hand. Hold the packet of seeds while taking a few deep breaths to ground and center yourself. Say: The power of spring fills these seeds. Make a fairly deep depression in the soil with your fingers and ...
Megalesia commemorates an event from around 204 BCE when a special meteorite from Phrygia was placed ceremoniously on Palatine Hill in the Temple of Victory. This was done by the Romans after one of the Sibyls claimed it could save Rome from losing a war with Carthage. This stone was considered sacred; to the Phrygians it represented the goddess Cybele, whom the Romans called Magna Mater, which means "Great Mother." The movement of the stone was a success. Crops were bountiful and the Second ...
April 3 is National Find a Rainbow Day—perhaps thanks to those infamous April showers! Today is a day to look for rainbows and enjoy rainbowrelated activities. If the weather isn't cooperating where you live, don't fret—you can make your own rainbow on your altar! Here are some suggestions to bring some rainbow magic to your sacred space: Use chime or birthday candles in proper holders to make a rainbow of candles. Add a blessing or intention to each so that each color has a ...
