Today is
International Woman's Day, so what does that mean to us?
Here's the scoop; International Woman's Day has been around since the early 1900's and became very popular during the Women's Suffrage Movement and has grown and grown ever since. This day has become a global day of celebration as well as recognition of women's achievements and an opportunity to shine a light on ways to further equality for women all over the world. Today we see women achieving their dreams, they have become leaders, medical professionals, scientists, they run companies and have even flown to the stars! Just this year, the US military officially opened combat positions to women soldiers, a role they've been fulfilling in an unofficial capacity until recently, but may now do some with the proper recognition.
Today's women can find success and balance between all the aspects of their lives, with all the grace of the Goddesses that they are!
Today's "Be The Goddess" Spell
The power behind this celebration inspired me to write a Goddess spell for the 2013 Llewellyn's Spell-A-Day Almanac. This simple bit of magic allows you to open your self and channel the strength of the women who came before you into this world. Draw in the spiritual energy of those amazing trailblazers and let it become a beacon to you on your own path. We are all part of the Goddess, the strong women in your life and the strong women throughout history are also, and now you are, and that makes us all part of something greater than ourselves. Take a moment to read this magical enchantment and open yourself to your own inner Goddess:
You Are Goddess
Spell Date: Friday, March
8, 2013
Color of the day: Rose
Incense of the day: Vanilla
Today is International
Woman's Day; it's a great day to embrace your inner Goddess. Take some time to
sit somwhere quietly. If the weather is nice
(click here for the entire spell)
We must always remember that there are still many inequalities for women left to be reconciled. We remember the women of the past who fought so desperately for fair working conditions, a fair wage, and the right to vote. We see women fighting still today to end violence against women, equal pay, and education both in this country and around the world. We shine a powerful beacon upon the ignorance of the uninformed and misguided, refusing them the power to run our lives for us. We realize that women and girls still have battles to face, but when we look back and see how far we've come, and remember the plight of the strong brave women that came before us, we realize that we can do anything we dream, and ladies, do we dream big!
International Woman's Day is a time to remember to honor the achievement of women today and remain vigilant and act accordingly so that women's equality is gained for all and maintained in all aspects of life. We must show support for each other and stand together to make positive changes in the world.
Brightest Blessings!
