Today's Goddess: - Bai Mundan

Ch'un Hyang ( Korea )

Themes:  Love; Devotion; Romance; Femininity; Promises

Symbols:  Any items associated with Love and Romance; Peony

About Bai Mundan:  This Goddess is beautiful and sensual but also filled with only the most honorable intentions.  It is her sacred task to tempt the ascetics in keeping of their vows (turning the tables somewhat on the theme of this holiday).  Her name means "white peony", a flower that in Chinese tradition affords this Goddess's protection.

To Do Today:  This holiday celebrates the heroine in an ancient story, Ch'un Hyang, who secretly married a nobleman's son.  Even when beaten by a lusty governor, however, she remained devoted and refused all advances, as if guided by Bai Mundan's fidelity and esteem.  For modern-minded people, this basically means "loving the one you're with" and really appreciating their companionship today.  If it's been a while since you've given your partner a gift for no reason, or spent quality time alone with them, by all means, do so!  Bai Mundan's energy is wherever two hearts emit true, faithful emotions.

If you don't have a partner, try this Bai Mundan love spell.  You'll need a white peony (or any other white-petaled flower, like a daisy).  Slowly tear off all the petals, saying,

Bai Mundan, for love I ask;

help me in this sacred task.

Let the earth and air accept all the petals but one, which you should carry with you as a love charm.  Release it in thankfulness when your wish is answered. 

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