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| Today is the beginning of the Celtic month of Luis, whose sacred wood is Rowan. A relative of the rose plant, rowan trees grow in harsh conditions and manifest beautiful red berries. Their wood is sacred to those seeking protection, the powers of divination, and other magical outcomes. Many practitioners consider rowan especially auspicious as a tool in spellwork and crafting. If you have a wand already, then today is the day to rededicate or consecrate it. If you do not possess a wand, then it is a good day to put out a sacred intention to bring this magical tool into your life. To consecrate or rededicate a wand today, use the following blessing:
Sacred tool supporting my spiritual journey, I bless and consecrate (rededicate) you as I open my heart to your inherent power. Aligning our life-force energies by this prayer, may we together magic make. Holiday lore: Feast Day of Saint Agnes of Rome. Since the fourth century, the primitive church held Saint Agnes in high honor above all the other virgin martyrs of Rome. Church fathers and Christian poets sang her praises, and they extolled her virginity and heroism under torture. The feast day for Saint Agnes was assigned to January 21. Early records gave the same date for her feast, and the Catholic Church continues to keep her memory sacred. |
