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My maternal grandparents got married on this day in 1941 in England during World War II. My grandad, a Canadian-born child of Irish immigrants, met my grandma in Dorset, England, where he was stationed. My grandmother later crossed the Atlantic Ocean by boat during the war, alone, with my mother (then a baby) in her arms. She was one powerful woman. Light a black candle to honor your ancestors or a white candle for blessings. Say a few words. Here's to love and attraction, sex and conception, ...
Today is sacred to Ceadda, Nordic goddess of healing springs and holy wells. Do you need healing? Evaluate all facets of your life: emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual; financial, social, relational, and professional. Are you healthy and well? The taps in our homes carry the energy of the healing springs and holy wells. Draw water from your tap into a clear glass. Place this on your altar or in a central location. Invoke Ceadda (pronounced Chad-a) and call on her powers: Ceadda, love, ...
Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon, is celebrated today. Selene rides her chariot across the night sky. The moon controls the tides, planting cycles, and even the cycles of human birth and death. Invoke Selene to help you release any problem you may be struggling with. Write a few words on a piece of paper. Fold it and say: Selene, in your chariot, take my strife. Fold the paper again, saying: Minimize this problem in my life. Fold it once more, saying: As the moon wanes, the problem ...
Today is the Egyptian Day of Hathor, mother goddess of love, joy, beauty, and life at its most intense. Honor Hathor with a nurturing spell. We all nurture people, places, and things. Recognizing how we create and anchor joy, beauty, and love in our lives solidifies and multiplies these energies. Identify one thing you love—it could be a practice, person, or place. Find something small to represent that thing, perhaps a crystal, picture, or map. Place the item on your altar. If you don't ...
