Songkran (Thailand)
Themes: Cleansing; Luck;Charity; Karma; History
Symbols: Pen (or Quill); Books; Light
About Tou Mou: The Chinese/Thai Goddess of record keeping takes special notice of our
actions (or inactions) today, keeping careful notes for the karmic bank account. In works of art,
Tou Mou is depicted sitting behind books and glowing with the beautiful light of the aurora. It is this
brightness that shines on our lives today, revealing both the good and the bad. Suitable offerings for
this goddess include rice, fruit, and all acts of goodness.
To Do Today: In Thailand, this water festival begins with tossing water down the street to chase away
evil influences. I suggest using your driveway instead, or a glass of water on the kitchen floor that is
judiciously mopped up later.
People in Thailand traditionally wash their parents' hands with scented water today to bring them honor
and long life. So, remember your elders today, and do something nice for them--it's good karma, and it
definitely catches Tou Mou's attention. Another activity extends good deeds to the natural world--that
of freeing songbirds, who then bear their liberator's prayers directly to Tou Mou's ear. You might
want to simply scatter some birdseed instead for similar results.
Finally, it might be a good day to balance your checkbook to make sure your financial karma stays
in good standing. Burn a green candle nearby for prosperity.
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By Patricia Telesco ~ From "365 Goddess" and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast 
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