Goddess~A~Day

Opiconsivia (Rome)

Ops

Themes:  Opportunity; Wealth; Fertility; Growth

Symbols:  Bread; Seeds; Soil

About Ops:  This Italic goddess of fertile earth provides us with numerous "op-portunities" to make every day more productive.  In stories, Ops motivates fruit bearing, not just in plants but also in spirits.  She also controls the wealth of the gods, making her a goddess of opulence!  Works of art depict Ops with a loaf of bread in one hand, and the other outstretched, offering aid.

To Do Today:  On this day, Ops was evoked by sitting on the earth itself, where she lives in body and spirit.  So, weather permitting, take yourself on a picnic lunch today.  Sit with Ops and enjoy any sesame or poppy breadstuff (bagel, roll, etc.)--both types of seeds are magically aligned with Ops's money-bringing power.  If possible, keep a few of the seeds from the bread in your pocket or shoe so that after lunch, Ops's opportunities for financial improvements or personal growth can be with you no matter where you go.  And don't forget to leave a few crumbs for the birds so they can take your magical wishes to the four corners of creation!

If the weather doesn't cooperate, invoke Ops by getting as close to the earth as you can (sit on your floor, go into the cellar).  Alternatively, eat earthy foods like potatoes, root crops, or any fruit that comes from Ops's abundant storehouse.

By Patricia Telesco~From "365 Goddess"