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| Color of the day: Lavender
Incense of the day: Coriander Ancient Roman women celebrated the good goddess, Bona Dea, today, with festivities dedicated especially to her. Offerings were made in secret, by women only, to benefit the family and the community at large. Create your own Bona Dea celebration today. Invite your women friends to help you celebrate. Decorate your altar with your favorite images of the goddess. (Traditional rites respectfully veiled images of the gods and goddesses; you may choose to do this too.) Place some freshly cut flowers and vine branches around your sacred space. Set bowls of wine, milk, and honey on the altar. Light some scented candles, and play music that inspires you to dance. Together, invoke blessings upon your family and friends, and have each of your friends make a personal offering for the good of all who have gathered. Form a circle, and light a white candle, saying: Goddess bring peace to the family of nations. |
