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Elizabethan mathematician, physician, alchemist, theologian, philosopher, astrologer, scholar, and royal advisor John Dee was so masterfully accomplished that it’s impossible to describe the scope of his genius here. In addition to his significant contributions to numerous branches of science and history, he (along with his colleague Edward Kelley) spoke with angels and developed a unique magical system featuring ornate sigils and an entire angelic language. And today is his birthday! To ...
The Roman goddess Carna celebrates her festival on this day. She is the goddess of health and protects the vital organs. Offerings made to her were beans and bacon, as the ancient Romans thought that these items promoted good health. She is the goddess to call on if someone is ill. On a slip of paper, write the name of the individual for whom you are making your petition. Wrap the paper into the shape of a bean. Take this “bean” and plant it outside with other beans or a small ...
Though dates vary from tradition to tradition, an older date for the Beltane celebration would fall on this day rather than our modern standard of April 30/May 1. An easy way to help tune into and harness the energy present at this time is to spend as much of the day outdoors as you can, whether it be to have a barbeque, work in a garden, or hold a formal ritual. If possible, meditate for a time outdoors, and as you breathe in and out, visualize yourself breathing in the energy of Beltane and ...
Using a small mirror, reflect the light of the full moon into a small piece of aventurine (a type of green crystal) or a coin such as a nickel or a dime. This can be done either outside or near a window inside. As the moonlight is reflected into your stone or coin, imagine the object you are using absorbing the energy of the moon. When you are done, keep your stone or coin on your person, either in a pocket or in your purse. It will attract money and prosperity to you. If its power starts to ...
