Rainy Day Magick, by Melanie Marquis Like plants of the Earth, through the rain, we thrive. A rainy day presents a great opportunity to connect with nature and work fast acting, life-enhancing magic. Rain is both a part of nature’s cycle and a direct reflection thereof; heated by the Sun, liquid water on the Earth’s surface turns to vapor and rises up to the sky, where it transforms into a liquid once more before returning to the Earth to repeat the process. In a single raindrop are held the Energies of death and rebirth, manifestation and dissipation, destructive and creation. Rain is the essence of water, the power of the sky, the sacrifice and sustenance of the Earth. Through practicing rainy-day magic, we improve our ability to create positive changes in our lives that are harmonious with the balance and cycle of the natural world. Our understanding of nature increases, and we gain new magical skills to expand our repertoire. The next time raindrops fall on your head, don’t be glum - open an umbrella and your magical mind, and take it as a chance to try something new! Here are some ideas to get you started. Rain Gods & Goddesses; Since Ancient times, many deities have been called on to bring rain, calm storms, and enhance the fertility and fruitfulness of the Earth. In Rome, Jupiter (aka Jove), was King of the Gods and King of the rains; One of his names was Jupiter Pluvius “bringer of rain.” In Greece, his equivalent was Zeus, God of thunder, rain, and lightening. In southern Africa, the Zulu people honored Mbaba Mwana Waresa, Goddess of rain and rainbows. Tlaloc, the rain God of the Atecs, was the consort of the Goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who ruled over all the Earth’s waters. In Maori legend, Ua was a owerful rain God who had several names highlighting his various aspects - Ua-Roa meaning :long rain,” Uanui meaning “great rain,” and Ua Nganga meaning “rainstorm.” In Aboriginal mythology, Bunbulama was the Goddess of rain. If you like to work with rain Gods and Goddesses, you might place a cup of water on your altar and draw raindrops, lightening bolts, or other appropriate symbols on your body or around your ritual space. Call the deity by name, If you sense a Divine presence, introduce yourself respectfully, then listen quietly with an open heart and mind for guidance and insight. Once you’re on friendly terms, you can ask the deity or deities for help in your magical workings for rain, fertility, creativity, purification, and other water-themed spell work. Thank the rain deities with living plants or offerings of pure, fresh water.
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:47:06 +0000
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