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Incense of the day: Sage Today is an excellent day to invoke the spirit of the orisha Osanyin. This is customary during this time in Africa. The story of Osanyin is telling. Osayin tried to hide all the herbal knowledge he possessed inside a gourd hung high in a tree so the other orisha wouldn't be able to use it. The gourd fell, teaching us that herbal knowledge is not to be rarified but rather shared by all. Today, have an herbal tea party for your coven, friends, or family. Share some powerful healing herbal teas, choosing nature's best healers: peppermint, chamomile, rose hips, green tea, or rooibos. Boil a kettle of water over an open fire, if possible. Set out some nice earthenware cups, and pour a bit of water into each of the cups to heat it. Pour the water out, and add tea bags to each cup. Pour the water over the herbs. Shake a gourd rattle over your guest's heads as you sing praise to each person: I give you tea in good health. Blessings. Herbal knowledge is free. Blessings. Praise Osayin. Blessings. Praise Mother Earth. Blessings! Sweeten the tea with honey if desired, and enjoy the fellowship of your circle. |
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