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Sowing New Seeds

March 24, 2011 by Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.
Color of the day:  Green
Incense of the day:  Clove
 
In Scottish folk tradition, March 24 was the beginning of a ritual period known as Seed-Time. This was the busiest time of spring, as planting had to be underway by this time. Having ground that was moist at this time was considered a good-weather omen. There was much ritual associated with plowing and sowing seed, and the community elders preserved ancient advice and lore associated with planting seeds. Recite this folk charm for sowing seeds while symbolically planting seeds or grains for new beginnings in your life:

Let the first Tuesday in March pass by
And the second Tuesday, if need be,
But if the weather is good or bad,
I sow my seeds in True March
Though I cannot send a pebble
Against the strong north wind.
At this time, Seed-Time
Is the right time to sow!
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