Goddess of The Day: ARIANRHOD
Saint Catherine of Alexandria's Day (Europe)
Themes: Arts; Magick; Manifestation; Rebirth
Symbols: A Silver Wheel (spinning tools: shuttle, yarn)
About Arianhod: In Welsh tradition, this is the goddess of the "silver wheel" upon which magick is braided
and bound together in a tapestry of manifestation. Stories tell us that Arianhod abides in a star where souls
wait for rebirth (the wheel here becomes the wheel of life, death, and rebirth).
To Do Today: Known as Catherine of the Wheel, this saint oversees spinsters (literally and figuratively).
Like Arianhod, she is a patroness for lace makers and seamstresses. In keeping with this theme, today
is an excellent time to try your hand at making a special pouch for housing some of your magickal tools
or trinkets. Begin with two rectangles of natural-fiber cloth one inch larger that the item you wish to house
within. Put the right sides together and stitch three edges, leaving a three-quarters of an inch opening at the top for
a drawstring to finished edge. Turn the pouch right side out. Repeat the goddess's name to bind Arianhod's power in
each stitch. Fold over the top hem twice so it won't unravel, and stitch that with silver thread for the goddess's
protection.
If time doesn't allow for this, a favored beverage to inspire this goddess's blessings is ale or cider with an apple slice
or caraway bread and tea. Pour a little of this out as a libation, then drink it fully to awaken and energize Arianhod's
magickal potential within you.
By Patricia Telesco ~ From "365 Goddess" and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast