Today's Goddess: Mati-Syra-Zemlya
Landsgemeinden (Switzerland)
Themes: Community; Divination; Promises; Justice; Morality
Symbols: Oil; Soil
About Mati-Syra-Zemlya: This Goddess's name means "moist mother", alluding to her fertile aspects.
She attends today's festivities to hear oaths and witness legal decisions that may affect the
rest of the year. Any promise or sentence made with one hand on the earth, or in her name,
is completely binding. In some areas her motherly nature is expressed through healing qualities,
while in others she has prophetic ability. An appropriate gift for her is hemp oil.
To Do Today: This is a civic-oriented holiday during which people gather to conduct regional
business, including voting, budgets, and tax proposals. It's a very old custom adorned with
lavish clothing, ceremonial swords, and I suspect, an eavesdropping goddess (just to keep
everyone honest). If you need to tie up some pending business, work on your personal
budget, or balance the checkbook, honor Mati-Syra-Zemlya and draw her ethical energies
to you by getting busy!
Alternatively, if you've been thinking about getting more involved with your local or
magical community, make a commitment to Mati-Syra-Zemlya to start making efforts
in that direction. Simply place a hand on the ground and speak your pledge to her ears.
The Goddess will respond by giving you the time and energy needed to fulfill that commitment.
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By Patricia Telesco ~ From "365 Goddess" and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast