Today Is Monday, November 21, We Celebrate….

Today Is Monday, November 21, We Celebrate….

Tori no Ichi (Japan)

OKAME

Themes: Luck; Kindness

Symbols: Masks; Good-luck Charms

About Okame: In Japanese art, Okame is portrayed as simple and somewhat homely, yet her domain is the beautiful energy of good fortune and kind acts. In this form, Okame gently reminds us that true beauty really does come from within. Local lore claims that any area that bears a mask of Okame’s likeness is blessed with her lucky nature.

To Do Today: Late in November, just preceding the new year in Japan, this is a day for rituals to improve one’s wealth and luck. Following the Japanese tradition, begin by finding any lawn rake (or broom), and attach as many personal good-luck charms to it as you can find. Take this token clockwise around your home, raking or brooming inward, to gather up Okame’s fortunate energies. As you go through your house, add verbal incantations like the following:

[In the kitchen] Okame, in my kitchen shine, so that good luck will be mine!

[Dining room] Okame, at this table where we eat, lei good fortune take a seat!

[Living room] In this room where people lounge, let your fortuity come around!

[Bathroom] Clean negativity and problems away; let my good luck start today!

To encourage Okame’s serendipity even further, you can burn orange, rose, heather, violet, or allspice incense or potpourri as you go.

 

Source

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