GrannyMoon's Goddess Of The Day : SPES

Themes: Thankfulness; Hope; Abundance; Harvest
Symbols: A Bouquet of Flowers

About Spes: In Roman tradition, this goddess's name means "hope." She joins
us today to celebrate the successful harvest and keep our hearts hopeful as
the earth's plenty wanes. In art, Spes often appears as a simple bundle of
flowers whose beauty inspires the most distraught of spirits.

To Do Today: Follow pilgrim tradition and set aside time today to thank the
goddess for her blessings in any way that seems suited to your path and
vision. For example, give Spes an offering of the first slice of holiday
bread, share food with those in need, or perhaps treat the birds and
squirrels in your neighborhood to some bread and nuts.

Locally we invite any friends who have no family nearby to join with us in a
delightful symbolic meal. I serve round rye bread and dill dip for unity and
kinship, sweet potatoes for life's sweetness and Spe's harvest energies,
cranberries mixed with oranges to keep our energy and health intact,
vegetables for firm foundations, and pumpkin pie with magickal sigils carved
in the crust for the goddess's protective spark. If you look at your own
traditional menu, I'll bet you will find many other foods and beverages that
have similar symbolism to bring meaning and Spe's magick to your table for
this holiday. As you eat, remember to pass all the food and beverages
clockwise to invoke Spe's ongoing providence.

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By Patricia Telesco ~