Seasons of the Witch – Legends and Lore, Ancient Holidays And Some Not So Ancient!
Today Is …
September
September gets its name from the Latin word, septum, meaning “seven”, because it was originally the seventh month in the old calendar system. While the early portion of this month has many summer-feeling festivals, slowly we see a change in focus toward the fall and harvest celebrations. Children return to school, outdoor activities start to wane, and the Wheel of Time begins to paint the trees with color.
The traditional birthstone of amulet of September is the blue sapphire; and the aster and the morning glory are the month’s traditional flowers. September is shared by the astrological signs of Virgo the Virgin and Libra the Scales (or Balance), and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Persephone, Thor, and the Wiccan Goddess in Her aspect of the Mother. During the month of September, the Great Solar Wheel of the Year is turned to the Autumnal Equinox, one of the four Lesser Sabbats celebrated each year by Wiccans and modern Witches throughout the world.
September’s energy augments magic for prosperity and abundance, balanced with sensibility and a little frugality. It is especially a time for rituals that thank the Goddess for all her gifts throughout the year. Beyond this, start making amulets for health so that when the cooler winds come, you’ll be magically fortified.
Indian: Avatar of Lakshmi, A time of love and happiness celebrating the divine union of Radha and Krishna.
Hindu: (Exact date changes annually) Parade and festival in honor of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god who is the Lord of success and Destroyer of evils and obstacles. He is also worshipped as the God of education, and is one of the five prime Hindu deities. Flowers and dishes of rice are placed before his statues. It is said that if Ganesha is worshipped at this time, wishes will come true. http://hinduism.about.com/religion/hinduism/library/weekly/aa083000a.htm?PM=n300904a
Zoroasterianism: Founder of the faith, Zarathushtra or Zoroaster was born on this date in the sixth century BCE.
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Live each Season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each. ~Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)
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