Today's Goddess: Tou Mou

Songkran (Thailand)

Themes: Cleansing; Luck;Charity; Karma; History

Symbols: Pen (or Quill); Books; Light

About Tou Mou: The Chinese/Thai Goddess of record keeping takes special notice of our
actions (or inactions) today, keeping careful notes for the karmic bank account. In
works of art, Tou Mou is depicted sitting behind books and glowing with the beautiful
light of the aurora. It is this brightness that shines on our lives today, revealing
both the good and the bad. Suitable offerings for this goddess include rice, fruit, and
all acts of goodness.

To Do Today: In Thailand, this water festival begins with tossing water down the street
to chase away evil influences. I suggest using your driveway instead, or a glass of
water on the kitchen floor that is judiciously mopped up later.

People in Thailand traditionally wash their parents' hands with scented water today to
bring them honor and long life. So, remember your elders today, and do something nice
for them--it's good karma, and it definitely catches Tou Mou's attention. Another
activity extends good deeds to the natural world--that of freeing songbirds, who then
bear their liberator's prayers directly to Tou Mou's ear. You might want to simply
scatter some birdseed instead for similar results.

Finally, it might be a good day to balance your checkbook to make sure your financial
karma stays in good standing. Burn a green candle nearby for prosperity.

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