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Marjoram for Mehr

October 02, 2016 by Natalie Zaman
Color of the day:  Gold
Incense of the day:  Marigold
 
Today is Mehrgan, the Persian festival of autumn that honors the goddess Mehr, the spirit of love, friendship, and commitments. Altars to Mehr are decorated in bright colors and include bunches of dried marjoram, an herb associated with Venus and Aphrodite and often used in happiness and love charms.
To honor Mehr and ensure happiness in the coming year, fashion a poppet of her to keep in your home. Wash and dry a generous bunch of fresh marjoram. Form a head, arms, and body by tying off sections with brightly colored thread. As you craft the poppet, invoke the goddess's spirit:

"Sweet Lady Mehr, bless us with your loving kindness.
Bring happiness and plenty to our home."

Hang the poppet where your family congregates for meals. When the marjoram has dried completely, use it to infuse soups and other comforting recipes with Mehr's autumnal magic.
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About Natalie Zaman
Natalie Zaman is the author of Color and Conjure and Magical Destinations of the Northeast (Llewellyn); the co-author of Sirenz (Flux), Sirenz Back In Fashion (Flux), and Blonde Ops (Thomas Dunne Books); and is a contributor to various Llewellyn annual publications. ...
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