I’m still working on last blog’s Money and Prosperity spell for four friends who asked for assistance. I’ve enjoyed having it on my altar and I can’t wait to see what manifests in their lives.
The month of February received its name from februare, a word the Latins borrowed from the Sabines, meaning to purify. It’s the month that many covens start the “year and a day” of training for new initiates.
In ancient Rome, February was traditionally a time to repent of previous misgivings, and to offer sacrifices to the gods to purify oneself.
The moon this month was the quickening moon, also known as the ice moon or the hunger moon.
In ancient Rome, February was traditionally a time to repent of previous misgivings, and to offer sacrifices to the gods to purify oneself.
The moon this month was the quickening moon, also known as the ice moon or the hunger moon.
The universal activity of this month is purification, growth and healing.
Yes, it’s cold, and the ground is still frozen, but we innately sense hidden activity taking place below that blanket of snow. The sap is running through the trees, the sunrise arrives earlier each morning, and the animals are going into heat, howling, mewing, and scratching the night with desire. Have you felt the stirrings of power? The quickening of land and beast?
February 26 celebrates Hygeia Day, the North African and Roman goddess of healing and disease prevention.
Yes, it’s cold, and the ground is still frozen, but we innately sense hidden activity taking place below that blanket of snow. The sap is running through the trees, the sunrise arrives earlier each morning, and the animals are going into heat, howling, mewing, and scratching the night with desire. Have you felt the stirrings of power? The quickening of land and beast?
February 26 celebrates Hygeia Day, the North African and Roman goddess of healing and disease prevention.
Her symbol is the serpent of Hermes, twining around a staff and bowl, a symbol that is to this day used to represent the science of pharmacy. She is often shown dressed in the long robes of the physicians, with her python snake entwining her torso. You can see how early on the snake was associated with healing. It earned this distinction by being able to renew itself—just was a snake after she has shed her skin!
On this festival, honor vitality and physical well-being. Have you seen a doctor for your annual physical? Made your appointment for a mammogram and PAP? Had your eyes checked? Improved your diet or sleep habits?
This is a good time take the steps necessary to take care of yourself. Hygeia is the preventer, the patroness of foresight to avoid illness, so put her birthday on your calendar every year!
On this festival, honor vitality and physical well-being. Have you seen a doctor for your annual physical? Made your appointment for a mammogram and PAP? Had your eyes checked? Improved your diet or sleep habits?
This is a good time take the steps necessary to take care of yourself. Hygeia is the preventer, the patroness of foresight to avoid illness, so put her birthday on your calendar every year!
Next week, we will leave spellwork and chat about writing topics, including the Left Coast Crime conference in Reno, NV—and my first-ever writer’s panel with other paranormal suspense authors! Until then, think about what questions you would like to ask YOUR favorite paranormal suspense author.
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