On January 10th, We Celebrate….
League of Nations Day (United States)
IRENE
Themes: Peace; Cooperation, Reconciliation
Symbols: A Peace Sign; White; Gates and Entryways
About Jrene: Look to this Greek goddess of peace to get the year off harmoniously with your neighbor and with all those you meet. Irene is Zeus’s daughter and one of three Horae who together preside over matters of peace, order, and justice. They guarded the gates of Mount Olympus to ensure that all who passed had good-intentioned hearts. Offerings to Irene were always bloodless, in honor of her amicable energy.
To Do Today: In 1920, the League of Nations was founded on this date to encourage harmony between nations. To commemorate this and honor Irene, extend the hand of truce to someone with whom you’ve been bickering. Let the energy of this day pour through you to begin healing that situation. Peace is something that really begins in our own backyards.
To generate harmony at home and in your heart, make this simple Irene charm. On a piece of white paper draw a peace sign. Fold this three times, saying,
Order—never cease, justice—release,
let there be peace.
Put this somewhere safe in your home so Irene’s gentle warmth can fill your words and actions all year. Better still, make two charms and carry one with you to keep the peace in all your interactions! Wear a white piece of clothing today as a reminder to approach life with peaceful intentions, words, and actions.
365 Goddess: A Daily Guide To the Magic and Inspiration of the goddess
Patricia Telesco,
Witches Of The Craft® 