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Wednesday |
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St. Mary Magdalene’s Day |
Moon Sign: Libra |
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Waxing Moon |
Sun enters Leo 11:30 pm |
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Moon phase: First Quarter |
Incense: Lilac |
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Color: White |
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Thursday |
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Mysteries of Santa Cristina (Italian) |
Moon Sign: Libra |
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Waxing Moon |
Moon enters Scorpio 10:07 pm |
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Moon phase: First Quarter |
Incense: Mulberry |
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Color: Crimson |
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Friday |
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Pioneer Day (Mormon) |
Moon Sign: Scorpio |
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Waxing Moon |
Incense: Yarrow |
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Second Quarter 12:04 am |
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Color: Coral |
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Saturday |
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St. James’ Day |
Moon Sign: Scorpio |
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Waxing Moon |
Incense: Pine |
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Moon phase: Second Quarter |
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Color: Black |
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Sunday |
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St. Anne’s Day |
Moon Sign: Scorpio |
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Waxing Moon |
Moon enters Sagittarius 8:24 am |
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Moon phase: Second Quarter |
Incense: Heliotrope |
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Color: Gold |
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Monday |
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Sleepyhead Day (Finnish) |
Moon Sign: Sagittarius |
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Waxing Moon |
Incense: Narcissus |
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Moon phase: Second Quarter |
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Color: Silver |
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Tuesday |
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Independence Day (Peruvian) |
Moon Sign: Sagittarius |
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Waxing Moon |
Moon enters Capricorn 2:47 pm |
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Moon phase: Second Quarter |
Incense: Ginger |
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Color: Black |
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Wednesday |
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Pardon of the Birds (French) |
Moon Sign: Capricorn |
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Waxing Moon |
Incense: Marjoram |
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Moon phase: Second Quarter |
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Color: Brown |
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Thursday |
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Micman Festival of St. Ann |
Moon Sign: Capricorn |
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Waxing Moon |
Moon enters Aquarius 5:40 pm |
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Moon phase: Second Quarter |
Incense: Jasmine |
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Color: Turquois |
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Friday |
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Weighing of the Aga Kahn |
Moon Sign: Aquarius |
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Waxing Moon |
Incense: Mint |
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Full Moon 6:43 am |
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Color: White |
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Fast Candle Calm Down (Connecting with Fire)
Life can be fast-paced and stressful, and sometimes it is hard to keep our minds from spinning around and around. Try this simple practice to connect with the element of fire while also giving yourself five minutes of peace and the space to catch your breath. Light a candle and sit or stand in front of it. Take slow deep breaths as you concentrate on the flame; its shape, its motion, its warmth, and its beauty. As you gaze at the candle, feel yourself becoming calm and centered. After five minutes, snuff out the candle and get on with your day.
– Deborah Blake