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Cybele is a Phrygian mother goddess, worshipped in ancient Greece, known as the Magna Mater ("Great Mother") during the Roman Empire. She is a matron of the harvest, whose symbols are the phiale (a dish for offerings), the cornucopia, and lions—appropriate because today the moon is in Leo! Cybele was revered during the Megalesia, the festival held in her honor from April 4–10. Honor Cybele by making an offering of sweet fruits and bread (preferably homemade) on a platter, and ...
I love a good mirror spell. There's nothing more revealing than looking deeply at yourself in a mirror to get in touch with your inner self. Today's mirror spell is a bit different because we get to do some art by painting our reflection! This is something I like to do when I want to look deeper at my divine self and see how it reflects the way I feel that day. This spell works best with dry erase markers. Sharpies also work if that's all you have (cleanup is easy with rubbing alcohol or nail ...
Walking has many advantages. It provides exercise for good health. It encourages people to slow down. It gives you an opportunity to observe the surrounding environment. It promotes connections with nature and magical energies, and it's good for you. Today is National Walking Day this year, so take the time for a nice walk. Outdoors is ideal, but in inclement weather you could walk through a mall or other building instead. Feel your body and its connections to everything around you. Each ...
Today is the day to honor the Trickster. One positive thing the Trickster can teach us is that we can be creative, and that we can use our creativity to turn our dreams into reality. If you wish it, create it! For this spell you'll need a sketchbook or plain paper and artist markers/ colored pencils, etc. Sit down with your art supplies. Think of what you have and what you want. Let's say you live in a small apartment but want a house. With your markers, sketch a drawing representing your ...
