Reason and Liberty Celebration Ritual
In revolutionary France, people honored reason and liberty as two aspects of the same Goddess. They held fabulous processions through Paris in celebration of her holiday on this day. They chose a French woman and garbed her in a dress of white, a mantle of blue, and a cap of red. Her worshippers wore crowns of oak leaves. Today, celebrate reason and liberty by dressing in red, white, and blue. Get together with some friends and hold a debate. Focus on making logical arguments even if dealing with emotionally charged issues. Give a reading of inspirational passages about freedom, or attend a lecture on history. Instead of casting any spells, practice honing your will. Focus your attention on just one thing and see how long you can hold it. Visualize reshaping reality to your own particular specifications. Thought is power—treat yours with care.
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