I consider this to be a companion to the Parentalia. Even though it’s a Greek Holiday. Because while both pantheons are different, they are also inextricably linked to each other. There are even some like me, who worship both Gods and work with them together. Nemesis and Fortuna work especially well with one another.
When this celebration begins, I use it as the beginning of the end of the Parentalia. Like the Parentalia, the dead roam the streets. But, they have something else to add. In the Greek Anthesteria, it’s believed that not only are the dead walking.
They believe that the Guardians of the dead, those spirits and Gods that cross them over, are also among us. Particularly the Keres. The Keres are children of the Goddess Nyx, the Goddess of Night. And Erebus, the God and personification of darkness. Especially the night mist.
The people rejoice and drink of the vine, image from Malvus
This festival is very fun to do. Like the Parentalia, they honored their ancestors. But unlike Parentalia, chthonic Gods could be honored. Dionysus has many underworld characteristics. People often overlook that aspect of him.
But the original Dionysus was called Zagreus. And he was the child of Persephone and Zeus her father. Since Hades couldn’t sire a child, being the embodiment of death and all. He was eventually killed by the Titans in the underworld. Only to be reincarnated as a child of Zeus and Hera.
Dionysus in his cthonic aspect rules this day. And he demands merriment rather than mourning.
On this, the first day of the Anthesteria, we observe the Pithoigia or “the opening of the jars”. Last year’s jars of wine are ceremonially opened. The people ward their doors from evil by smothering tar on the door ways. They chew hawthorn and buckthorn leaves to protect themselves from the shades of the dead. Then, they party.
Everyone, including the slaves, have fun.
Businesses as usual is suspended as in the Parentalia. Everything is topsy turvy. Libations are sacrificed to Dionysus. Spring Flowers decorate the rooms of the home. To invite the spirit of spring.
I also personally think that the flowers are a type or cleansing. Flowers and plants are natural cleansers. Not just medically but spiritually as well. I have been shown floral cleansing rituals. Where a faith healer will arrange a bouquet of roses or other flowers in a home.
The purpose is for the flowers to absorb the bad energy. And release the good natural energy of the earth into the home. This provides both a cleansing and a blessing.
The flowers would decorate all drinking vessels. As well as children older than three years of age. The first and last day of the festival were both considered bad luck. Hence all the apotropaic rituals. Expiation rituals were also done.
A libation offered at a symposium, image is from a red-figure cup ca. 480 BC
For those who don’t know, expiation is a type of ritual, sometimes involving a sacrifice. It’s where a person will do a ritual to remove sins. Or sometimes bad luck or bad energy in general. Particularly it’s for the redeeming of sins. In Roman rituals I would say it’s sort of the removal of both bad luck and bad energy.
So by offering to Dionysus and the ancestors as well, we’re in effect protecting ourselves from harm. Other than that, this day is just about relaxing. Having fun. And being with friends and family. A perfect companion to the Parentalia.
First we start with the predictions of Geomancer, Master Joseph Chau. I tend to agree with his divination more so than others. He said that in terms of economics, this year is a mixed bag. He says that,
“Industries such as construction, real estate, information technology, and restaurants are poised for growth, while others, including banking, tourism, and trading, may face challenges,”
He warns against not just political conflict, but personal conflict. Including backstabbing and jealousy. What really caught my attention was this part,
“Health-wise, attention is drawn to respiratory issues, digestive problems, and potential accidents involving cars and airplanes. Natural catastrophes such as typhoons, floods, fires, and earthquakes are also predicted in various parts of the world,”
If you recall, in the New Year’s Report the Santeros warned of diseases of the lower body this year. The stomach mostly. In fact, almost immediately I’ve noticed a rise in stomach issues among women particularly. As well as womb issues. Also in Florida, we have non stop had airplane accidents.
Just yesterday another plane fell. Now I can always say, “well it’s the crappy infrastructure Florida has now,”. But this slightly goes over the top. So infrastructure aside, I wouldn’t even get on a private jet right now. In fact, the plane that fell yesterday in the middle of the road was a private jet.
So far it seems the spiritual people of the world are on track. The rest of his article is an explanation by him of what this year means for your zodiac sign. So just click on his name above. And you will be able to access the article. Next is is Tsao-Lin Moy.
She’s the founder of various spiritual businesses. And is very well versed in religion and metaphysics. She says that the element of wood will effect all the zodiac signs. So no matter what your primary element is, it will be effected by Wood. She says,
“Wood is the element of Yang. It is the energy of spring, of reaching toward the light while deepening roots into the soil. The Wood element is associated with the liver and gallbladder and relates to planning and execution. A sign of vitality and vibrance, Wood is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi or Chi (circulating life force) and blood within the body. When emotions are out of balance, Qi does not flow and there is stagnation.
If left untreated the results are irritability, anger, and poor decision-making.
Dragons tend to have careers where they can share, articulate, and express their wisdom. Generally healthy, they run the risk of running fast and running on adrenal fumes. The ‘fire’ in their bellies can manifest as stomach and digestive issues such as acid reflux. Drained resources can lead to problems with circulation and body aches, while poor sleep can result in impatience, moodiness, and melancholy for Dragons.”
I would also like to add, that such a stagnation would cause health problems in anyone. If this is true, that would explain a lot. Such as why so many people are getting lower abdominal diseases. The ones that we were forewarned about. The root chakra which is our spine, legs, bones, pretty much our power body, is where our chi comes from the earth.
It’s how our life force gets into our bodies. So now we know a lot more about what’s happening this year. It makes sense why we need to focus on water. In order to feed the earth element. Water is often seen as our life force as well as the Earth.
The running on fumes adds another explanation. It means we’re overusing our chi and burning ourselves out. Because the Dragon influence of this year drives us.
“Dragons are Yang in nature; enigmatic, intelligent, spiritual & wise. Dragons are curious. They’re independent thinkers and love to gather knowledge. Apropos of this, the symbol of the Dragon holds the Pearl of Wisdom. They have intense focus; setting goals they will dive deep into a subject gaining expertise and mastery.
Above all Dragons value intelligence, wisdom, and loyalty. Dragons don’t tolerate stupidity and can be unforgiving if cheated. Never try to manipulate or trick a Dragon.”
She advises that we balance the energy of the Dragon (Yang) with the Earth (Yin). Because then you could use the combined energy to enhance your prosperity. And anything else you want to accomplish. You don’t need a ritual for that. Just your will and focus.
Though a good ritual wouldn’t hurt. Her final recommendations are as follows,
“Use your divine wisdom to make health a priority. Pay attention to hunger pangs; eat at regular intervals, chew slowly, and don’t skip meals. A springtime liver detox can clear out metabolic waste. While meditation may not be appealing to Dragons, breathing exercises and sound baths are great for Dragons. Taper excess caffeine and other stimulants that interrupt sleep. Consider substituting dandelion, burdock, and stinging nettle teas for coffee,”
For her forecasts on what happens via your zodiac sign go here.
From the Flying Stars Website,
You can read the rest of their prediction here. I don’t want to take away from their website. You can just read it there. Next we have the Paht Chee Forecast for 2024 – Year of the Wood Dragon. And again, we are seeing the same thing from the Letters of the year (in my new year’s report), pop up in Chinese Feng Shui.
Next we have the The 24 Mountains Stars of 2024. The Mountain Stars are powerful in Feng Shui. Click the link above to see what you need to do to increase your luck. Finally, are leaving Period 8. The era of the number 8.
It should also be noted that in Western Numerology, the number 9 is slow, but long lasting prosperity. The Nine Periods each last for 20 years. So it’s time to take advantage of this number and gain our power. But it will also be a more tumultuous period. Possibly marked by Revolutions.
But it’s also a time of prosperity. So it depends on who and what will be effected.
In this Chinese New Year, the world will enter the year of the Wood Dragon. And with it, a massive imbalance in our world. Too much earth, and not enough water. That’s the ruling theme for this year. The world is not being nurtured by water.
Too many dreams are being sacrificed in the name of what we think is practical (a perversion of the earth element). Or what we think is reasonable. And we’re not nurturing each other or ourselves like we used to. Grounding is great. Earth is great.
Earth lends power to all of us. It makes us invincible in any almost situation. Especially battles. The problem is, we have too many battles. Too many of us are stuck in defensive or offensive strikes.
Normally, I would say this isn’t bad at all. Because most of the time, people lead a sedentary life style. Too many are wasting their energy and time on social media. On pleasure. And on feel good stuff.
Especially this time of the year. So I was happy with the more aggressive magma energy of the underworld stirring our world up. More and more people becoming conscious and educated on things they weren’t before. And no longer standing for it. No longer being passive.
But if there’s no water, you’re grounding with desolate earth. And your soul becomes desolate as well. In resisting the cement of the establishment, we’ve all entered overdrive. Even after we broke our selves free (or free enough). I have felt it too.
I don’t think we should stop resisting evil. Far from it. But it’s time to change tactics. We have already used our raw power to break free from sedentary state. From the cement of apathy and ignorance.
Now it’s time to wash what’s left of the cement from our bodies. Gently. To flow with water. Bruce Lee actually talked about this many times.
Yin and Yan
Imbalances are cured through spiritual counter balance. What this means is, spend the first six months of the year meditating only with water. Then, on month 7, you can re-incorporate the Earth. This should balance you out. Ask your spirits how this is to be done.
Something wholesome and loving for the new year
You could also work with spirits of water. Or spirits who are associated with water. Learn to redirect your energies towards nurturing yourself. And your dreams. Just don’t totally lose yourself in the water either.
You don’t want to accidentally create a new imbalance.
The strength of water, is also it’s weakness. It opens up your mind to visions. Which is why Neptune Retrograde is good for spirit work. It even allows you to enter the spiritual world. However, that’s also its weakness.
Too much water, leaves you ungrounded. And then your mind floats the same way the air signs do. When the astrology is ungrounded. So if you notice that water energy leaves you ungrounded like that, don’t wait to re-incorporate the earth. Everyone reacts differently.
Lucky Colors & Their Meanings
According to the flying stars site, the lucky colors of this year are : blue & black (wealth), white, gold, & silver (intelligence), red (support and authority), green (recognition of your talents), and finally yellow (fostering of good allies). Wearing each of these colors is supposed to personally stabilize your energy for this coming year. Next we talk about who the ruling Chinese God of this year is.
The Tai Sui of 2024
General Li Cheng
Every year the Jade Emperor, the Supreme Chinese God, chooses someone from his court to rule that year. He has sixty divine generals. And one of those generals is anointed as the Grand Duke of the planet Jupiter. Jupiter you see, is seen as a planet of wealth and power across cultures. In Rome, Jupiter was the Supreme God.
So this is a very important planet in Astrology. Even astrologies from different cultures. Whatever God or spirit is in charge of this planet, is very important. And obviously very powerful. So it’s important to stay on the good side of whoever will be in charge.
For this year, the being in charge is General Li Cheng.
The sacred direction of the Tai Sui this year is going to be the South East direction of your house. That is the direction where the wood dragon spirit will be. So that direction should be kept quiet at all times. Don’t ever face that direction. Because doing that is a challenge to him.
You should burn incense or candles and leave fruit offerings to both the Tai Sui and the Dragon. Divine with your spirits or ask a specialist on the best way to do this. The sign of the dog directly conflicts with the Tai Sui. So anyone born under that sign will be afflicted. The sheep and ox are afflicted indirectly by the Tai Sui.
Taken directly from the website :
Now that sounds good and all. And it is don’t get me wrong. But there is a down side. One, if the Jade Emperor chose him to rule us this year, that means there is going to be a massive overhaul. Imagine having a forensic accountant audit you.
Making sure that all accounts are balanced. Now this is for our own good. We need balance. And we desperately need to redo how we are living our lives. So that’s a good thing.
And he will give us support.
But remember that a Mercury retrograde is kind of like that too. We have our lives in an upheaval to change something we wouldn’t change on our own. So there’s no telling what kind of upheaval there will be this year. We are being told that good leaders will emerge to rise up and help us. But over all I think you should learn to rely on yourself.
Because for some signs, leaders won’t help at all.
Trouble for Zodiac Signs
Please pay attention. If you were in the following. It comes from the China Highlights.com site.
“Recent/upcoming years of the Dragon are 2024, 2012, 2000, and 1988. If you were born in one of the years, then you are a Rabbit. You will experience your zodiac birth sign year (benmingnian) in 2024, which is considered bad luck,”
So expect the ride to be particularly bad for you. The sign of the Dragon, Goat, Dog, and Ox are also considered unlucky this year. Because they directly oppose the ruling Tai Sui. The luckiest zodiac animals are Monkeys, Roosters, and Pigs. Anyone falling under those signs shouldexperience good luck.
The same article mentions important things you should do on specific dates. And other important tidbits and details you may need. Another important thing I wanted to bring up. There are days that are lucky or unlucky for cutting your hair. Most Westerners don’t know this, but there are days where it is bad to cut your hair.
Why? Because hair is on the crown of the head. And the soul lives in the mind. This is actually a common belief among the ancients. Even in Yoruba religion, we are cautious with who touches our heads. Even barbers, because evil sorcerers and spirits can attack the soul directly through the head.
It’s the chief center of power for the whole body. So evil spirits and certain types of bad or enemy witches, will attack that area first. That’s why you shouldn’t just allow anyone to touch your children. Or you. You don’t know with what intentions they are doing this.
Now, we aren’t going to delve into the intricacies of this. There’s too much information and cultures to cover. This specifically comes from a Buddhist text. Tibetan Buddhist. So every year there is an updated calendar done by Tibetan Buddhist Monks.
These calendars detail exactly when the spiritual essence of a person is weak. So you actually need the extra hair as a natural shield. Cutting it on the wrong day, opens your mind chakra to foreign influences. And bad spirits, who will see you leaking your energy through that chakra. And go after an easy meal.
The good news is, even after a hair cut, it only takes about a day or so for the mind to adapt. It can adapt the flow of its own energy to the new hair length. And as long as you aren’t being attacked that day by someone, you’re good. And the flip side is, cutting your hair on good days brings prosperity. That means you’re opening your soul and mind up to prosperous energies.
Which it will naturally feast upon. The calendar for these days is here.
Now, for positive stuff about your signs. And opportunities you can read this article instead. Now for a mix of good and bad info go there following. This is a Feng Shui Astrology Calendar which means it balances both concepts with the zodiac signs of each person. For some it will be bad.
For others, good. Speaking of good, the normal Feng Shui calendar for this month is extremely good. And this is a normal Buddhist calendar for important spiritual days in January. It tells you who is in charge of what day. And the special kinds of rituals you should do for success.
It’s finally hear! Imbolc! As well as its Christian equivalent, Candlemas or Candle Mass. The Mass of Candles. Just like Imbolc, Candlemas is the best time to bless things. Especially candles. Priests will bless candles with incense and holy water.
To impart special blessings upon the candles.
All Hail the Queen
I use both holidays not only for this, but to bless special charms in general. Currently I am getting ready to bless these.
When these egg shells gain their full power, I’m going to crush them into a powder. In Santeria these powders are called Cascarilla. The blessed egg shell powder is used for a variety of magics. And can even be used as an extra ingredient to empower a spell. Cascarilla is always used for positive purposes.
Like healing. I’ve never heard of them being used for curses.
This year’s Brídeog
I also made my Brídeogor little Brighid. My Imbolc idol for Brighid. As is custom, I walked around the house at sunset. On the day before the Sun entered 15 degrees in the sign of Aquarius (this year the day before was February first). In tradition, a person used a torch to walk around the outside of the home.
I used a lighter instead. It’s easier to hide what I’m doing. In the past I used candles or incense sticks as the torch. With this, I can click the lighter on and off when someone shows up. It still gets the job done.
Although when people see the doll, they freak out.
The bed on which Brighid will sleep tonight
I remember I was caught making a Brídeog a few years ago. Mine are basically poppets that I can make from what’s on the land. Sticks and vines sometimes. It didn’t have a head yet. But as soon as he saw it he turned pale as hell.
I laughed. I couldn’t help myself. Like I said in my last blog post, people assume magic dolls are always going to be for hurting a person. You never ask someone who has a Saint statue if it’s to hurt anyone. Or an image of a man being tortured to death on a cross in clear agony.
Noooooo but those scary ass corn dollies and poppets? It’s El Diablo!
This year I dressed the idol with specific elements. Part of the decorations represented are for Oya. The Orisha (Yoruba God) of storms and winds, the market place, and guide of the dead. She’s also a great warrior. And she brings great prosperity.
Oya’s favorite color is purple. But rainbow colors are also sacred to her. My candle for Oya and the Virgin of Candelaria
It’s said that windy storms, especially thunderstorms, are actually her dancing the skies. She lives in the market place because she loves human activity. So commerce naturally falls under her. However, she’s also the Orisha who can protect us from Iku, the Orisha of Death. And since then, she leads souls to the front gates of all tombs.
Oya’s feast day is the feast day of Candelaria (Candlemas). Which is February 2nd. During this time, Santeria visit cemeteries. And do special offerings to her at the front gates. They also do these things for the honor of the dead.
Asking Oya to bless them.
Then we work with another incarnation of the Virgin Mary. Oya and other Gods were often synchronized with the Virgin Mary. Or other Saints. So when the slaves came, new aspects of the Saints arose. Including a new aspect of the Virgin Mary appeared.
La Virgen de la Candelaria. Or English, The Virgin of the Mass of Candles. Candlemas.
La Virgen de la Candelaria
This African aspect of Mary, is said to be Oya in her Christian disguise. Even the colors seem to point to her. I only half way agree. I think this is the Virgin Mary. But because so many people combined her and Oya together, she took an African form.
Gods often do that when they get adopted into other cultures. And I do see Mary as a Christian Goddess. Not just a Saint. She’s even called “the queen of heaven”. Which is a Pagan title in many cultures for a Mother Goddess.
Mary has often taken different forms across cultures. Appearing as Native, Asian, or in some cases her traditional middle eastern form. So I do a lot of Hoodoo and Santeria during this time. With both her and Oya. Specifically I do a combination of African and Christian necromancy.
It’s a good time to talk to the ancestors. But I’m also talking to the Tuatha Dé Danann.
Brighid and her people, the Tuatha Dé Danann
I am watching shows with Brighid. I put her to sleep now.
The fire of Brighid, doesn’t it sort of look like the sacred heat from Catholicism? Covered Brighid in her own blanket. The Romani woman watches her sleep
And I’m about to recite our favorite poem. Candlemas by Alice Brown. And listen to some Irish poetry. I lit seven candles in honor of Brighid. Two of those candles were for Oya and the Virgin herself.
All in all, it’s been a good day.
Saw this the other day, normally I use regular candles. But this is perfect for OyaThe Tuatha Dé Danann, image from Art Station
I thought I would add it to this little mini article I made. The problem here, is that people always think of Voodoo dolls or Poppets in terms of evil. No one ever talks about their use in white magic or nature magic. For instance, most of the time when I make Poppets, or use African Dolls (not Voodoo, but from Santeria) they are used for religious purposes. For instance, in the feast of Imbolc which is Celtic (Christian Candlemass) we have the Brídeog.
Brídeog is an idol of the Celtic Goddess, Brighid. We make one for her every February. It’s made of straw or corn husks or whatever you can find. And you welcome her spirit by walking around the outside of a house with a Torch. Now in modern times, what I use is an incense stick or a lighter.
Candles are a pain in the Ass. And they attract attention. I sort of flick the lighter on and off. And hide the doll in something while I walk. Then I utter an incantation at the door,
” Bridean, Bridean, thig an nall ‘s dean do leabaidh”
Translation :
” Bríd (Brighid), Bríd, come over and make your bed ”
And then I place her doll near a fake fire place in a makeshift bed. I light seven Candles in honor of her. Because in the old days young women would choose an “Imbolc Queen” from among themselves. And they would wear a stick crown with seven candles in them that were lit. I use the stick holders from burned out incense sticks as the candles at the very top of a Brídeóg or “Little Brighid”.
One of my Brídeóg effigies from 2019
During the Eve before it’s actually Imbolc (for the ancients, midnight was almost always at sunset, not 12am) Brighid was said to inhabit that doll and bring blessings upon the household. Meanwhile the doll actually absorbs all the bad energy out of the home. And then, we go the next day to a body of water like a river or a pond. Or a canal. And we leave the doll at the edge near the water.
She takes the bad things away from us.
During the night of Imbolc, we read poetry to her Doll. And just plain have a really nice time together. Sing songs. Basically it’s a night to relax and enjoy not just spiritual life, but human life. Of course holy fires are important for warding away bad spirits.
Specifically either bonfires or hearth fires. So of course we do our religious worship. But it’s done in a chill way. At least originally it’s like that. Many modern practitioners make a lot of these holidays overly ritualized.
Like even more so than our ancestors did. I suspect it’s the feeling of needing to connect to our higher powers. You could always do the Imbolc celebrations with your children. Imbolc, like Yule was a time of caroling. People went from house to house singing songs.
And begging alms for the poor.
The girls or sometimes boys and girls would carry the Brídeóg in procession while they sang to her. They all wore white with their hair unbound. Afterward, you could feast in your home. The Brídeóg was set in a place of honor, and put to bed with lullabies sang to her. After dinner there would be dancing.
And reading and any activity the family finds enjoyable. Also you have the Imbolc Queen. Where one of the girls would be chosen to wear a thorn crown with seven lit candles in it. You could give all the girls a crown with candles that has been lit but were put out. Also there are arts and crafts activities like making Brighid’s crosses and shields.
Or make Strawboys with hats to accompany Brighid. And straw masks. Basically it’s a day for arts and crafts. You could mold the day to however you like it. I need to point out that this is my research, I am not a Druid.
I do not have the authority to speak. I am a novice in Celtic Polytheism. Do not take my word for it. Take everything, from everyone, with a grain of sand. Cheers,
Happy Michaelmas everybody! This is, as I said in my original post, a Christianized version of the Celtic Alban Elfed holiday. I’m consecrating some moon water for this event. Including the exorcised holy water used by the Catholic Church. I use a more ancient rite for the exorcism of the salt and the water. Now I am combining that with the blessing for moon water.
And also the celebration of the full moon in Hebrew tradition to Adonai.
I gave a burnt food offering. It isn’t a sacrificed animal because I don’t hurt animals. Of course technically the food was a dead animal before it was cooked. So someone did hurt it before. But it’s a good that was burned to a crisp for Adonai.
Sacred olive oil. Grains. Unfortunately I didn’t have the “intoxicating drink offering” mentioned in the Bible. Aka wine. But he seemed happy enough with the offering.
The night was spent with special prayers. And the spirits partying. So I am providing some extra links in this post that I didn’t post last time. These are new. First from the World of Feng Shui (WOFS) website.
To explain the last one, the crown chakra is very sensitive to spiritual influences. There are days when bad energy is stronger. So on those days, even something as simple as cutting your hair can hurt you. Hair is connected to the skull. And the skull and crown chakra is where the soul lives.
So in indigenous Chinese religion, cutting your hair on days where there is bad Feng Shui is a no no. Because you are setting yourself up for disaster. Remember that Feng Shui isn’t always about moving furniture in the right direction. It’s also about the movement and current of energy. Some days a particular direction has bad energy.
Other days it will have good energy.
Angel Moons
The newsletter for magical recipes online. This one has everything. But I listed the articles individually here for you. In case you only want to read one thing.
With the recent Libran equinox requesting balance, and the Nodes of collective destiny currently retrograde on the same Aries/Libra axis as this new lunar cycle the ‘me’ versus ‘we’ clash will require a master class in diplomacy. Whatever you’re advocating for, lean in. This moon insists on courageous calls to action.
It is the fourth consecutive Supermoon, where the Moon orbits closer to Earth than usual. Increasing both emotional and seismic intensity amplifying tides, weather patterns, pressure on tectonic plates and volcanic activity. Meanwhile, Pluto, power planet of transformation, is applying pressure to the Aries-Libra axis, demanding evolution in relationships and social structures.
I cannot stress this article in the Pagan origins of Angels from Lisa Frideborg enough. They didn’t originate with Judaism or Christianity. And in fact here in the Chaldean account of the Book of the book of Genesis, Anu the Supreme God (Adonai in Judaism) was the “King of the Angels and the spirits“. The book of Genesis we have today we rewritten several times. And after the Protestant Reformation, any Lutheran church could claim to have “special insight” into God.
Usually by some “revelation” and they would also change the translations. Meaning that with one word or even a misplaced coma, an entire passage was changed. Example, in the Bible, Jesus told the good thief,
“I say this to you now today you will be in Paradise with me“,
Jehovah’s Witnesses put a coma to say,
“I say this to you now today, you will be in paradise with me,”
In order to claim that a human doesn’t go to Heaven. Their version of God will resurrect good humans on Earth some day. And so Heaven is only for the disciples of Jesus. And Jesus “new apostles” who are the Jehovah’s Witness leaders who will eventually number 144000 just like in the Bible. But those beings in the Bible were Angelic Priests of Heaven, not humans.
They were seen in a vision in the book of Revelation. And so when you change the meanings of passages like that, you have what we Cubans call un Arroz con mango (A Rice with Mango). Have you ever tried eating rice with mango? No right? Cause it’s fucking nasty. Well, people like that can create nasty shit with religious traditions by accident. Not specifically mixing traditions.
As there are both good and bad aspects to that. There are examples where it works. And examples where it doesn’t. It’s alchemy. It all depends on whether the energies work together well or not.
And they make work for one person or group of people. And for others not so much. But this here is something that is far worse. You can stay within a tradition. But as soon as you start preventing the ideals or origins of that faith, it can be deadly.
Like a group of people claiming that Jesus doesn’t want the sick to go to the doctor (Christian science). Or people who think that it’s okay to force women of all ages (including 12 year olds) to marry one man. And to become brood mares for him. And that even being abused by him is okay (old school Mormons, not modern Mormons). Or people who force Priests and Nuns to not be allowed to fall in love and have families (Catholicism).
When you pervert teachings, you start changing those faiths. And it becomes the polar opposite of what it started out to be. Jesus and his people were a bunch of hippies that moved from place to place. And their “church” were open fields out in nature. They also performed magics.
And healed people. And they stayed away from politics. There’s even evidence that when Jesus and the Apostles were alive, women were allowed to be leaders of the church. Women being pushed to the back of the line happened sometime afterwards. With the “great split” where each Christian group carried on their own interpretation of the teachings.
And then went their separate ways. But the original Jesus was a dark skinned guy who had magical powers. And had more in common with a Wiccan that he would have a modern “christian” of today. The majority of “christians” of today would have been the same people calling for his crucifixion thousands of years ago. I am a Semitic Polytheist.
I follow Semitic Gods of old. And Michael and the Angels and Archangels are part of that transition. I am also a Christo Pagan and worship Jesus as another Pagan God. Simply, he is one of those many Gods of death and resurrection. For me, there are many Messiahs in many traditions.
And they tend to be Gods who die and rise again.
Now their Messianic duties could be restoring the earth through fertility. Bringing people back from the dead. Saving people from a catastrophe. Or in Jesus case, saving people from sins and evil spirits. This encompasses many people to me.
Including the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Now believe what you want to believe. In the end I don’t think the higher powers are going to hurt you if you make a mistake.
The Archangel Gabriel, the Angel of the Moon and Monday, Divine Announcements, Messenger between humanity and the Elohim (the powerful ones, Gods) also viewed at times as one of the Angels of Death. The Left Hand of God. And the Angel who teaches Alchemy
It’s also the Sukkot festival. Which falls on this day as well. And will last until the 7th of October this year. This commemorates when the Hebrews left Kemet (Egypt) after being freed. They created temporary lodgings called Sukkah.
Which was a temporary tent or booth. The freed slaves slept and ate in them. Before they would wake up the next day. And continue to roam the lands in search of a permanent homeland. Unfortunately, they got their “homeland” by killing and dispossessing other indigenous groups in the Middle East.
And eventually they turned that same violence on their own people. When they began to purge the traditional Pagan Hebrews. And established Adonai as the only God. When for centuries, they worshipped the Elohim. Which in Hebrew means “the powerful ones“.
It’s mistakenly claimed today to be just another name of God. No it isn’t. The word “im” (pronounced E-Mmm) is plural. So Elohim isn’t the “powerful one”. Adonai does have a name like that.
But it’s Eloha (the powerful one). See what I mean about changing the original translations and meanings of things? How it can lead to hurting innocent people? This is how it started. Changing the teachings on the Gods. To suit a monotheistic narrative. And since history is written by the victors, almost everyone has forgotten about this.
And the monotheistic narrative became the most widely accepted narrative. But Eloha is the father of the Gods. Which is why they were named after him and called Elohim. Later they tried to claim that the word “im” is sometimes used to magnify a God or person as the greatest. Except each of the Elohim are identified by name.
And they had different things they had to do. So then they changed the argument again. And now they claimed the Elohim are a “class of angels”. But wait, that doesn’t make any sense. Because the Angels are called the Bene Elohim (children of the Elohim).
So what is that supposed to mean? That there are Angels who can create other Angels? 🤔 But then that cancels their argument out. Because if they can create other beings, like Eloha can, that means they are Gods. There are Creator Spirits who channel the powers of the Gods….in OTHER traditions. But none of them create people. Especially not other versions of themselves.
So when that gets pointed out, they stay quiet. Or admit they can’t really disprove my point. But they believe in the Bible ultimately. And when I point out the Biblical texts that mention other Gods as being real, they get pissed. This may seem like I deviated here.
But I didn’t. It all goes back to the Pagan origins of the Angels. And Monotheism was just a heretical movement that sprang from Pagans. They are heretics. Which there’s nothing wrong with heresy.
As long as you don’t use violence to enforce it. Heresy by the way simply means a different mode of thought from the norm. Everyone is a heretic to someone else in one form or another. But anyways, Sukkot (booths or tents) is the time honoring when the Hebrews roamed the lands. A time of spiritual meditation and introspection.
What most people don’t know is that it’s also a time for talking to the dead. Mystical Jews will call on the dead during Sukkot. Some even perform Shem- Ha – Kotev which is their version of automatic writing. So now is a time for Necromancy. You can also learn Necromancy by speaking with the Angel Blautel.
You won’t find any images of Blautel. He is briefly mentioned in a conjuration from the Key of Solomon. And he’s almost impossible to get any real info on. All we know is that he’s an Angel that teaches Necromancy. A good Angel.
Not a demon. Contrary to Aleister Crowley who perverted the book, the traditional magics call upon good spirits. Sometimes ghosts. We also have a great article from the Esoteric Christian Blog on the Pagan Origins of Michaelmas. Finally, we have this lovely small article from Purple Rays on the Moon.
Happy Sukkot and Michaelmas Full Moon in Aries Everyone!
Making paper dragons on Michaelmas! Raising Little ShootsThere are female Angels too. In fact there is a race of female Angels in Judaism called Bat Kols who did not have names. So I don’t want to hear anyone claiming this is a “new age” Angel or some other rubbishThe Orphanim or “Wheels” these are Angels that look like Divine Machines. Image by Mythka on DeviantArt
Well, today we approach the final day of the monthly Noumenia festival. Agathos Daimon. Which is considered the favorite part of the three day festival. Another lush banquet is prepared. You have fun with friends and family. And all while you honor both Agathodaemon the God of luck and of your Guardian Spirits.
Your personal Agathos Daimon (good/noble spirits). So there’s actually three theories of what Agathos Daimon means among Hellenics.
1) Agathodaemon is a Serpent God of good luck. He provides prosperity and abundance.
He’s the husband of the Goddess Tyche (Lady Luck). And he’s the master of all spirit guides in Hellenic religion. A lot of Hellenics don’t agree with this. And think it’s a mistranslation or misinterpretation of the term for good spirits. But I have seen this God in my visions, and I can attest to the fact that he is a real Deity.
From what I have gathered over the years, it seems many people believe that his worship may have originated in Kemet (Egypt). This may actually hold some merit. Some of the Gods the Greeks worshipped, came from other cultures. Like the Semitic God, Adon. Who many believe became Adonis. And there are Celtic centers for Adon in the Middle East that are connected to Adonis as well.
Now, before my hard polytheist friends give me shit, I am not synchronizing different Gods together. I am simply stating that it may actually be the same God with the name changed. It has happened before. Especially with cross cultural contact. In Kemet, this God was of good luck, prosperity and abundance of vineyards, and a protector Deity.
Which led to him being called upon as a guardian spirit. Some people even think that he was brought to Kemet by the Hebrews during their stay there. That he’s actually a Serph angel from their pantheon. The word in Hebrew means “burning vipers”. Because the Seraphim are all fiery red angels.
And in ancient Hebrew and Gnostic lore, they seemed to have originally appeared as dragon-like Angels. Of course Serpents and Serpent Gods were worshipped and venerated in Kemet as well. So he may have been an indigenous Kemetan Deity. Either way he’s a very real God who should be respected.
2) Agathodaemon as a title for various Gods and Goddesses
Zeus in his Agathodaemon form
In other words, your matron and patron Deity is also your Agathodaemon. Your greatest spiritual ally and guide. This can be proven because there was even a title of Agathodaemon that was used for Zeus. So some believe that Agathodaemon is not a particular Deity. But a group of Deities sharing that title.
And lastly,
3) Your personal Agathos Damoi (Good Spirits).
Spirits of the dead alongside a non-human spirit in serpent form, or possibly a Deity in serpent form
Now this is 100% agreed upon by all of us. Everyone has an Agathós Daímōn (good spirit). Christians call them Guardian Angels. The Yoruba call them Egbe Orun (Companions from Heaven/Spirit World). Others call them Spirit Guides.
But essentially these are all just different names for the same type of entities. Your spiritual allies. In Spiritism they are called your Cuadro Espiritual (Spiritual Frame). Sometimes they are called your Spiritual Courts. In Hellenic religion, Serpents are sacred.
So many different types of spirits, including the dead, appear as serpents. So our Agathos Daimoi and even our various forms of Agathodaemon Deities take this form. Zeus for example even appears as a Cobra in his Agathodaemon form. Of course he has two other serpentine forms. Both connected with the dead and the household (Zeus Ktêsios and Meilichios).
And I suspect his Cobra form probably has some Egyptian influence. On this day (at Sunset), we honor our spirit guides and protectors. Including our Agathodaemon (Deities). This is done with a dinner done in their honor. Candles and incense to their shrines.
And also food offerings or libations given to them in outside shrines. Normally, after the dedicatory supper at home with family, you give two libations. One to Agathodaemon or your Agathos Daimoi. And the second to the heroes. In my case I give three.
One to Agathodaemon. And all the other Agathodaemon Deities and my Agathos Damoi (spirits). In thanks for watching over me. The second I give to Tyche and ask for her to grant me luck and blessings. I do this to honor her alongside her husband.
I also give this secondary libation to her sister, Nemesis. A Goddess whom I love very much. And who balances the prosperity. So that I don’t get too much, too fast, and misuse it. She also acts as a mighty protector and sentinel to keep my prosperity safe.
And she further trains my Agathos Daimoi and empowers them to aid me. She’s not a Goddess to be trifled with. Finally, to the Ancient Greek Heroes. But here I also add indigenous Heroes of the land. And several types of people I venerate as Folk Saints and Heroes.
Atalanta, One of the great heroes of Ancient GreeceTȟašúŋke Witkó (Crazy Horse)Osceola, the Rebel Leader of Florida who fought to free his Nation and this land against the US Regime
Such as Osceola, the Rebel Indigenous leader of Florida. Who fought the American regime for his people. Tȟašúŋke Witkó (His Horse is Crazy, or Crazy Horse). As well as animals that I see as heroes such as Balto and Togo. I ask for blessings and renewed strength.
For good luck and abundance to fall upon me like gold from the heavens. I basically begin entreating my guides to give me what I ask for. Now this isn’t All about getting things. The primary focus here, is to honor your spirit guides and the heroes. As well as Agathodaemon.
But now would be an auspicious time to ask for more prosperity. And for luck concerning projects and things. What better time to get help from your guides? Also we honor Hestia and the other Household Gods and Goddesses. We honor her first and last anyways. But the Agathos Daimon feast is especially for guardians.
Including the Gods who guard the household. Now we get to the Feast of the Little Dead Ones. Most people think Mexico’s celebration of the dead is in November 1st and 2nd. That’s the Catholic version. El Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead.
However, that isn’t true. Originally, indigenous groups had different calendars. And celebrated their own funerary holidays. Dia de Los Muertos is the Christianization of two Aztec Feasts : The Feast of the Little Dead Ones. Dedicated to children who died.
And the next day being the feast of the Adult Dead Ones. The two day festival started on August 9th at sunset. And then August 10th at sunset. As sunset is seen by many cultures as the time of the dead. And the time when a day ends to become another day.
Mictlán, The land of the dead. This is where most people go to when they die in Aztec lore. It’s ruled by these two Gods, Mictlāntēcutli and Mictēcacihuātl. The Lord and Lady of Mictlān.
The Catholic Church had already taken the Celtic feast of Samhain. And divided it into two Christianized November feasts. All Saints Day and All Souls Day. So they simply had indigenous Aztecs move their days for the dead. Instead of two days in August, it became the same November 1st and 2nd calendar date.
That way they could keep track of all the people they were trying to convert. So today is the legitimate festivals for the dead. At least for Aztecs. First the children are honored. Then the adults.
And both happen on sunset on both days. Since a person’s spirit guides or Agathos Daimoi include their ancestors. This actually works for me. Obviously I have to give separate offerings and follow procedures. But I do the best that I can.
Well, that about covers everything. Remember that child spirits can be either benevolent or malevolent. Some children are so violent after death, that they can be mistaken for demons in certain hauntings. So be very careful when giving such offerings. Make sure you do special protective prayers.
And when giving the offerings, ensure that you ask for peace and healing to the little dead ones. That’s if you plan on celebrating that is. If not don’t worry about it. All this is just to give you an overview of what today is about. Cheers,
– M
Dedicated to the indomitable spirit of the sled dogs that relayed antitoxin six hundred miles over rough ice, across treacherous waters, through Arctic blizzards from Nenana to the relief of stricken Nome in the Winter of 1925. Endurance · Fidelity · IntelligenceAll Praises be to Ἀταλάντη (Atalanta)! One of the Greatest Heroes to walk this Earth!Tȟašúŋke Witkó (Crazy Horse) “One does not sell the land people walk on,” Sept 23, 1875 All Hail the Warrior Prophet Crazy Horse!“This is my mark,” The Rebel fighting for the freedom of the indigenous Seminole and Creek Nations
On top is the image of a Merlion, a creature from folklore that is a Lion with the body of a fish. This is symbolizing the Sturgeon Moon and Full Moon in Leo. And a Supermoon below. The image of the Supermoon comes form Talking Astrology. And the Merlion comes from Sandra on Deviant Art
Did you like what I did there? I was going to add an image of a Sturgeon and then a Lion with a full moon. Instead I decided on the Merlion. The peaceful and calming power of the Sturgeon. And the fiery energy of the Lion of Leo. So the first thing to talk about is that the Supermoon right now is the first of two Supermoons in August.
So the first Supermoon is in Aquarius. But Leo is influencing it. And as you might expect, people being assholes. Avoid conflicts and arguments. And letting ego get in the way.
The current Supermoon in Aquarius is with the Sun in Leo. Which is what is causing some of the conflict out there. Astrologer Lynn Hayes says that this is due to the absence of the Air energy (even this Aquarius is an air sign). Without the clear headedness of air, there is no discernment. Just us allowing feelings to cloud our judgement.
At the same time, Aquarius is getting us to do some reaping. We have to destroy the masks we hide ourselves behind. And embrace our true selves. This is done through relationship revaluation. Which if you read my last post, you know Venus Retrograde is doing at the same time.
Which means this full moon is magnifying that aspect. But it is also causing people to question the rules. And whether or not these rules have merit. Or are just there arbitrarily. Aquarius asks these questions.
And demands answers of us. So Aquarius is the philosopher and thinker. The seeker of wisdom and knowledge. The Revolutionary that wants to change the world. Leo is the opposite.
Leo is more about self empowerment. Which isn’t a bad thing necessarily. Leo and Aquarius can work together. By bringing balance to the White Knight that wants to fix everything. And the shallow golden boy Leo who likes to have all the attention.
When they work together, they can accomplish anything. Specifically, they cause you to not only think inwards, but outwards as well. To focus on yourself in a non-selfish way. But in empowering yourself to be a better person. And this means you are better equipped to make the world a better place.
I call this the Golden Touch. The way of changing your life for the better. And in doing so, changing the life of others. So what’s the negative side? The negative side is that they don’t work together. Instead, they work against each other. And cause the conflict which I spoke of earlier.
Right now is a good time to meditate on them both. And use the energy of the Merlion totem to work with the dual power. Talking Sky Astrology also adds,
⬆️ As you can see, it seems that a bunch of signs are forcing relationships into review. I dare say it will be like this for most of what’s left of our year. This is a perfect time to do cleansings and banishings. And other forms of clearance rituals. Next, I’m providing you with a calendar overview to see what to expect this month. The first comes here from Astro Dynamics.
That one is a daily forecast in the calendar. Telling you what happens on which days. Here are some predictions about how this lunation will effect your sign. Here we have information from Paradise Lost about the Lion’s Gate. A doorway of power created by the stars in the sign of Leo.
The opening of the Lion’s Gate only happens once a year. Around this time. It brings growth in all its forms. Fertility and virility. Metamorphosis. Yes And also manifestation.
So basically it’s life…..on steroids. The infinite abundance of energy and life. Wealth and prosperity. And anything the imagination can conceive of. So this will give you the extra strength powers you need.
It’s also a good time to cast out doubts and fears. And other unnecessary constraints. Things holding you back. What’s interesting about this, is that August 8 will be my astrological celebration of the Noumenia. That means that when it happens it will technically be the time of great cleansing and blessing.
Not to mention initiation into the next lunar month according to Hellenic tradition. So this is also a time to set intentions. And the day before will be Hekate’s Deipnon (feast). Which will be the time when the negative energy is cast out and reaped or killed. When it becomes the Noumenia, great manifestation powers will be ready.
Which means that adds even greater power here. Plus it’s the celebration of Selene the Moon Goddess. And I personally also worship Endymion, Zeus’ Demi God son. Who is the spiritual husband of Selene. That will calm down the aggressive energy of the Venus Retrograde if only for a time.
And it will balance out the energy of the Lion and Aquarius. And finally, it will add much needed powers to a ritual you want to get done. And not just magical rituals. Anything. This is the perfect set up for a ritual.
So this is perfect for money manifestation. Our friend the Peculiar Brunette has a few things to say on this as well,
That’s an excerpt from her article on the Sturgeon Moon we are currently on right now. The next Supermoon on the last day of August will be the Blue Moon. She answers everything here. Though I like to read first. Then listen to her thoughts on the matter.
Davina MacKail has some interesting insights in her article on the Sturgeon Moon. She advises everyone to embrace the spirituality of the Trees. To ground with them. And work with them in order to be stable during this unstable time. Wise words.
Made more wise when you think of how much the Earth and Water go hand in hand.
Her article also reflects much of what has already been spoken of here. But I still recommend reading it. As she does have some other info that hasn’t been covered here. It’s also known as the Hungry Ghost Moon. Although technically I would say both Moons in August are Hungry Ghost Moons.
I’d like to preface this by telling you a story. Two days before the Feng Shui Masters had warned of illness and accidents. My mother had an accident in the home. She still has the bruises. And I suffered blood pressure so low I thought I would need the hospital.
So imagine reading about spiritual forces bringing home accidents and disease two days later. Anyone who comes from a magical community will tell you the same thing. Diviners’ don’t fuck around. When they warn you about something, fucking listen. Or you’ll get your shit split trying to wash your ass in the bathroom.
Even my strict Christian friends and family know enough now to listen when I share a diviner’s warnings. Or when I warn them of something. Take these things into consideration. We are also being told that “the luck of the matriarch is stronger than that of the patriarch,”. Which means cling to the divine feminine for this season. Not the divine masculine.
Especially care for your female elders. And listen to their instructions. That’s all for now my friends. Cheers,
We have a few announcements to make. For one, we are entering a rare black moon tonight. This is a name granted to a small group of New Moons. So what is a Black Moon? There’s no consensus on what it is. It’s not even considered an astronomical term.
It’s pure astrology. These are a few definitions from Time and Date.com
So, either multiple new moons or the absence of a full moon or new moon. That’s basically what a black moon is. This is a time of darker energies. Not bad at all. This is basically a new moon on hyper drive.
So the same stuff applies just stronger :
Wish making, introspective thinking, destruction of curses or negative energy, cleansing and recharging charms, re-binding your spells, working with the dead, banishings, etc..
From Pandora Astrology
But now to the other stuff. Jupiter.
At the moment Jupiter is in the sign of Taurus. And will remain there until May 25th. Prosperity and Abundance will be ours this year. Or so Astrologers say. Here is a list from a fellow blogger Amor Et Mortem on how this will effect your signs.
I’m on my Earth and Air shrine which I use for meditation and Astrology. And the view of the moon is good here. I’m waiting for it to be 12:34 am my time to get a good sight of the moon. So I figured I would show you my pictures so far.
Yesterday before I went with my Mom to her church. For a witch, going to holy ground before a ritual is both good in the sense of grounding, and also good for soaking up spiritual powers.When I came back
I’m just here on my balcony, praying to the Gods (which includes Jesus). Enjoying the night breeze with my plants. And listening to advice from my spirit guides. Grounding with the Earth, because one does not need to be on a tree or dirt to ground. You can ground from anywhere.
If you’re on planet Earth, then you could be a thousand feet in the air and still access it.
Even while one looks up at the Moon. Here, let me entertain you with some of the links on the moon sent to me today.
I saw a herd of animal shaped clouds from my shrine. Weird eh? You wouldn’t see it very well from this picture. But in real life it looked like the Fiji Mermaid.
Part way through I realized I would not be able to see the moon from my shrine. As it moved, it got into place above my roof. So I had to go downstairs just to see it get to it’s peak. But I waited until the appropriate time so that I could enjoy being with my plants and spirits. Just a little while longer.
A cloud cover started to come in at the last minute.
So I decided to hurry my ass down and hope for a good image.
Mother FuckerAs predicted the cloud cover showed upBut eventually it all cleared upLook at how it shines like a beacon in the darknessBlazing like the sun
So I took out my wallet as is the custom among the old witches of England and I opened it up. And I prayed to the man in the moon to fill it up with money. And any and other forms of prosperity. I already had my Moon water prepared when the Moon began to show how big it was on Tuesday. This time I prayed also for my other charms to be blessed as well.
I also uttered a secret wish.
And I left. Oh by the way the ritual I did for protection worked. For those who are wondering. I will write that post up soon enough. But for now, I’m going to take my moon bath.
“Praises to you O Lords and Ladies, blessings to you who answer prayers! Thank you for lifting me up high when I was low, for putting a smile on your child’s face once more!
If you remember yesterday’s post, I was in the middle of a Greek ritual. And for some reason I started spontaneously praying to the Gods for something other than my usual requests. In fact it was almost like my subconscious was coming out. Usually on Noumenia I ask for cleansing and purification with Apollon Noumenious. Or I ask Selene and Endymion for money since the moon and the Stars are associated with money.
And I work with Zeus Ktesios and Hestia on bringing prosperity to the Household. But I ended up asking for the original cold weather of my early childhood. Of waking up one morning and feeling the brisk chill. And seeing cirrus clouds in all of their feathery splendor. So I just went with it.
And this morning it was a beautiful grey day! When I was a child I loved days like this. When it would rain I used to pretend I was Captain Nemo. And I played with my maternal grandmother. Usually with a Nick Jr. cartoon or puppet show. My favorite was Eureka’s Castle.
The Tuatha de Dannan have recently been making their way back into my life. When I started out doing magic, like many I fell into Wicca. During this time, I was exposed to the many Gods and spirits of the people in the United Kingdom. And the Greek Gods. My Master even says the pantheon there is more like a “UK Pantheon”.
Because the cultures and peoples are so mixed in this area that no one culture can describe it. From the Welsh and the Irish, to the people of the Isle of Man and the West Country. I had worked as an eclectic witch for years. Then I decided that while I am very good at eclectic magic, I wanted to study and officially serve the Gods. In each of their cultures.
I had already initiated into Greek Polytheism/Paganism. But I still hadn’t reconnected to my Celtic roots. And I began to look around for a person to teach me. Properly. For a while that was a bust.
Until one day I found out that in my Greek Temple there was a Druid. And not just any Druid, but an elder in her tradition. I couldn’t believe my luck. Here she was. My Master.
Fast forward to the present. I have been studying them. And lately they have been very vocal. Besides the totem pole that I shared yesterday, I also have been giving them libations. And food.
And for some reason I thought of them when praying to Selene. The Tuatha are Faerie Gods. And many of the Fair Folk work with the moon. Maybe that’s why they entered my working. But I prayed with all my might.
Prayed for that chilly weather that makes me relive the happiest times of my early life. And the next day, they answered,
View from my balcony
Some shots from the Balcony
My Balcony Garden
The Sun partially came out near the end but that was okay
The Sun came out near the end
Now I’m sure some idiot somewhere is going to come on here and say, this proves nothing. Or it’s coincidence. Let me say this : normally I would agree that it isn’t enough to be evidence. But lately our “spring” in Miami is more like Summer. Even for Florida, we have had historically high temperatures.
Courtesy of Global Warming. Some of the heat we have experienced hasn’t been seen since past centuries.
In fact, whenever the meteorologists claim a cold front will come, we don’t bat an eye anymore. Almost all cold fronts before this one have failed miserably. And they were stronger and had more of a chance of becoming cold weather than this meek little front. But instead we all saw a grey and cool day. With heavy clouds.
A good cool wind, and a gigantic smile on my face.
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