I know these are late in the posting, but some really wonderful information on the Goddesses...

 

Today's Goddess: Mary

Pilgrimage to Fatima ( Portugal )

 

Themes:  Miracles; Sun

Symbols:  Sun (or Yellow/Gold Items); Rosary

 

About Mary:  It is no coincidence that many of the world's Goddesses have "ma" as part of their name, being mothers of humankind.  The Virgin Mary became the maiden, virginal goddess archetype in Christianity, faithfully interceding for people with the Gods and attending to our needs.

 

To Do Today:  If you feel like you need a miracle, be sure to wear yellow or gold-colored items today.  As you don each one, say,

 

Mary hear me,

Mary see me,

Mary free me.

 

This date commemorates the appearance of Mary in Fatima , where children praying for peace began a cycle of visitors all looking for this Goddess to appear again.  According to the story, when 70,000 people gathered there on this day, the rain stopped and the sun began to dance for joy as if guided by Mary's hand.  Whenever the sun shines again today, it is a sign of her blessing.

 

To make your own prayer beads (to beseech Mary or any goddess), cook rose peals in a little water in an iron pot until nearly black and pasty.  Add a little orris powder and rose-scented oil, and shape the beads to two times the size you want them to be when dry.  Pierce them with a needle and string them, turning them regularly until they're dry.  Bless them in a manner suited to your path, then use the beads to energize your prayers by holding them as you entreat the Goddess.

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