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In my community, many barns are adorned with brightly painted designs, often circular in shape, like a mandala. It's common to see the rose and thistle pattern, circles of laurel leaves, flowers, birds, mammals, and other symbols of nature. I think of mandalas as magical symbols of protection invoking the power of roses (love), thistles (protection), laurel (honor), and other entities. Draw your own mandala. Start with a circle that is about six inches in diameter. Draw images of flowers, ...
My only child was born on this day, so I celebrate her and invest my energy in endless love. Do you have a child, pet, or family member whom you will love endlessly? The sort of love that transcends time and space? Place their photograph on your altar. Safely light a candle in their honor: red for passion, pink for affection, white for purity, or blue for serenity. Feel your love and speak: I declare my endless love by the fire of this light. I swear I will forever love, cherish, and delight. ...
Today is National Tartan Day, which celebrates the woolen cloth unique to families and geographic areas of Scotland. Not of Scottish origin? Or made up of a bunch of different national identities? Celebrate your unique lineage today. You will need: Small items that represent your lineage, such as flags, pins, or cultural icons A piece of cloth (your family tartan if you have it) Ribbon or string Place the items in the middle of the cloth, then gently pull the corners together and tie ...
Saint Joseph's Feast Day is observed today, a holiday celebrated throughout the world and particularly in the French Quarter of New Orleans. To honor Saint Joseph today, create a "Saint Joseph's Table," starting with a picture of the holy family. Add candles and packaged vegetarian food (not meat, because the celebration is during Lent), especially fava beans. You can also place pictures of deceased loved ones there to honor and connect with them on the other side. If you'd like to be married ...
