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Tonight is the beginning of Purim, a holiday in the Jewish faith honoring Esther, who was a young Hebrew woman living in Persia. She became queen yet still risked her life in order to thwart a planned genocide of her people. You can read the whole story in the Book of Esther, which has inspired many modern retellings. It was one of my favorite stories growing up and a good reminder to be true to ourselves and our community despite whatever dangers we may face. Make an incense blend inspired by ...
Today is the start of Lunar New Year. The year runs until January 28, 2025, and is the year of the Wood Dragon. Symbolized by gold and silver and associated with the direction east, the Wood Dragon welcomes abundance and new beginnings. In China, the dragon symbolizes nobility, power, and the emperor, and promises a lucky, abundant, and powerful year. Today, invoke lucky Wood Dragon energy to bless the year, and your life, with abundance, wealth, power, and noble energy. Traditionally a red ...
The winter is a time of rest and sleep. Animals all over the world hibernate at this time. The cold winter nights creep quickly toward the day, and frozen nights keep all huddled tightly in their beds. And yet at this time of year was one of the greatest ancient festivals: Saturnalia, which lasted from December 17 to the 23rd. Saturnalia was a celebration of the god Saturn, and with it came parties, gifts, and carnivals. In modern times, this has become our holiday season, with Christmas and ...
For a few hours this morning, the Moon will be void-of-course, but then the energy eases and we feel the full promise of the Aquarius Moon! During this time we can harness the inwardly directed power of Aquarius to find inspiration in all areas of life. For creative types, this is a great time to break through blocks and finish projects. If you are struggling with creativity, you can cast this spell to harness the power of the Aquarius Moon and blast open your creative flow. Around an orange ...
