Sheree Dawn
2006-10-09 18:40:24 UTC
Grandparents' Day ( Massachusetts )
Themes: Longevity; Wisdom; Kinship; Magic; Destiny; Karma
Symbols: White Items; Aged Items
About Holda: Among the Teutons, Holda is known as the White Lady, an
appellation that alludes to the color of her hair. This goddess is the
wise, ancient crone, who has learned the lessons of destiny and karma
from a long, well-lived life and who bears the knowledge of magic's
deeper mysteries to us with patience and time.
To Do Today: In Massachusetts , the first Sunday in October is set aside
to honor grandparents and their vital role in families. Customarily,
grandparents (or "adopted" ones) are invited for dinner and showered with
attention. I think this is a lovely tradition as it stands, honoring
Holda's wisdom through the elders in our community. Go to a nearby
nursing home and spend half an hour or more cheering up someone. Listen
to people's stories of days gone by, and let their insights inspire you.
To improve your own awareness of karmic law, or to increase your magical
insights, wear Holda's white (a scarf on your head would be good) or
carry a white stone with you to represent her (coral is ideal, being a
stone of wisdom). Alternatively, eat some aged cheese or drink aged wine
to remind yourself that "old" doesn't mean outmoded. People can become
better with time and with Holda's guidance, if we remember to appreciate
the years and the people who have gone before us on this path.
Themes: Longevity; Wisdom; Kinship; Magic; Destiny; Karma
Symbols: White Items; Aged Items
About Holda: Among the Teutons, Holda is known as the White Lady, an
appellation that alludes to the color of her hair. This goddess is the
wise, ancient crone, who has learned the lessons of destiny and karma
from a long, well-lived life and who bears the knowledge of magic's
deeper mysteries to us with patience and time.
To Do Today: In Massachusetts , the first Sunday in October is set aside
to honor grandparents and their vital role in families. Customarily,
grandparents (or "adopted" ones) are invited for dinner and showered with
attention. I think this is a lovely tradition as it stands, honoring
Holda's wisdom through the elders in our community. Go to a nearby
nursing home and spend half an hour or more cheering up someone. Listen
to people's stories of days gone by, and let their insights inspire you.
To improve your own awareness of karmic law, or to increase your magical
insights, wear Holda's white (a scarf on your head would be good) or
carry a white stone with you to represent her (coral is ideal, being a
stone of wisdom). Alternatively, eat some aged cheese or drink aged wine
to remind yourself that "old" doesn't mean outmoded. People can become
better with time and with Holda's guidance, if we remember to appreciate
the years and the people who have gone before us on this path.
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