Today's Goddess: Three Kadlu Sisters Inuit Autumn Festival (Alaska)
Themes: Summer; Winter; Weather; Banishing
Symbols: Lightning; Thunder
About theThree Kadlu Sisters: Among the Inuit and several other
northern tribes, these divine sisters rule the weather, so watch today's ritual closely to see what winter will be like!
Children's stories claim that when the Goddesses play
together they make thunder and lightning.
To Do Today: Around this time of year, people in Alaska have a playful tug-of-war between summer and winter. Those born in winter take winter's side - those born in summer stand opposite. If the summer side wins, winter will be mild and goodness will prevail. This activity is for children, and it reinforces the idea of seasonal cycles. Place a ribbon in the middle of the tug rope with the name of these sisters painted upon it. When the game is over, see which side the goddess landed upon to know what the weather will be like!
If it rains today, it's a sign of the Goddesses playing together, so
get outside and join them (even if cold weather keeps this brief)!
Thunder on your right tells of better days ahead. Thunder on your left warns that caution is prudent. Lightning stretching across the sky symbolizes your ability to likewise stretch and grow. Lightning in front of you represents your ability to go forward boldly with your plans, knowing these Goddesses light your way.