"Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true."
-- Lord Alfred Tennyson, 1850
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true."
-- Lord Alfred Tennyson, 1850
A chimney sweep and four-leaved clover for good luck.
Sparkling wine to welcome a happy, healthy, and joyous 2011.
Fireworks in the sky.
Pretty as flowers.
Bouncing with energy.
Happy noise all around.
Like stars on earth.
And, of course, lead casting.
Interpreting the new figures is always great fun.
Good luck for sure!
I hope you also had a great start into the New Year --
may it be happy, healthy, and joyous!
Molybdomancy! What a shiny-lovely start to a shiny, bright New Year! Do tell your interpretations? I so look forward to it!
ReplyDeleteAs this soon~to~be grand 2011 begins, I resolve to replace resolutions with wishes:
From across the pond, The Winter Solstice: The Sacred Traditions of Christmas (by John and Caitlin Matthews) arrived, red and green and gold foiled-wrapped inside a Christmas parcel to me from Gemmama (my grandmother who presently visits in the UK)!
At midnight, as the clocks all at once sang their songs announcing a shiny-new year, the following wish-lovely spell from the book’s pages I did cast (and because the remains of this day yet belong to New Year's Day, I am certain time is plenty enough for you to likewise make a wish for 2010!):
Fill a large shallow dish with raisins (preferably golden) and pour a few drizzles of brandy over them. Put out the lights then set torch to the "cheer." Whilst it is still "going," snatch one of the raisins from the flames. As you put the fevered fairy-fruit in your mouth, make a wish! It will be granted in the next twelve months, it is promised! (PLEASE TO NOTE: Remember the Law of Three: what you do will come back to you threefold, whether for good or ill, so never perform any spell to harm or control as it will ultimately not only hurt your “intended,” but also yourself.)
Happy New Year and best wishes!
Cellar Door
This twice in two days I have read about the predictions based on molten metal.....how lovely. Like tea leaf reading but sparkly. Your sharing of the celebration is wonderful. Thanks and Happy New Year, The Olde Bagg, Linda
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Birgit! Looks like you had a lovely time. I wish you much happiness and magic in the year ahead! Theresa
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely! Happy New Year Birgit! All the best for 2011!
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