Mani; god of the moon, brother to Sol, protector of the sleeping, of children, of the mentally ill and of good dreams.
These are ways I personally honor Mani and my personal associations with offerings. If you have something negative to say keep it to yourself, these are personal and work for me.
- Educate yourself on domestic abuse and local shelters.
- Open your windows at night and let the moonlight cleanse your home.
- Decorate your home or altar in the colors of silver, white, black, purple, dark blue, or pastel purple.
- Keep a dream journal.
- Volunteer at your local youth shelter or family shelter.
- Take a moment to yourself to appreciate life and you’ve experienced.
- Honor him on Mondays.
- Be kind and don’t make fun of others.
- Tell a friend you love them.
- Use the runes Mannaz, Dagaz, or Ehwaz in your altar or practice.
- Go to bed on time and get a good night’s rest.
- Honor his sister Sol as well.
- Drink teas of chai, spice, chamomile, or jasmine.
- Light candles or incense of myrrh, vanilla, peppermint, lavender, jasmine, pine, or nutmeg.
- Decorate your home in images of the moon, hour glasses, or water.
- Go moon gazing or camping under the stars.
- Plant
water lily, lavender, periwinkle, or night-blooming flowers in your garden.
- Spend a day practicing self care.
- Leave him traditional offerings of mead, bread, hearty foods, cake, or peppermint flavored sweets.
- Do magic/worship on the full moon.
- Use the crystals
moonstone, labradorite, selenite, quartz, and amethyst in your practice or altar.
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