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🤩💛 Re-Kindle + activate your inner light on 🪔Diwali 🌟WEEKENDER EDITION🌟

An in-depth guide to the 5-day celebrations of Diwali, Festival of Lights... with rituals, mantras and magical ways to activate your inner radiance

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Amaya Dinesa & Shelby Larson
November 01, 2024

YOUR GUIDE TO DIWALI'S DEEPER MYSTERIES 🪔✨

The FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS isn't just about external illumination – it's an invitation to kindle your own inner radiance. As we transition from Samhain's veiled mysteries to Diwali's brilliant light, we're called to illuminate what was previously hidden. This guide will help you know how to harness this potent energy... 🌟

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DIWALI'S FIVE SACRED DAYS: A JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION 📅 🦋

DHANTERAS (OCT 29): THE GATEWAY OF ABUNDANCE 💰 On this first day, we honor Kubera, the treasurer of the gods, alongside Lakshmi. This dynamic duo opens the cosmic vault of prosperity!

TO ACTIVATE THIS POWER: Place a silver coin in your wallet or purse. SILVER corresponds to the moon and receptivity, making you a magnet for abundance. ✨

NARAKA CHATURDASHI (OCT 30): THE DEATH OF DARKNESS 🌑

This day commemorates Krishna's victory over Narakasura, but there's a plot twist... After being defeated, Narakasura requested that his death be celebrated with light and joy, not mourning.

TO ACTIVATE THIS POWER: What "demons" in your life need to be transformed rather than destroyed? Sometimes our greatest shadows become our most powerful allies. 🔮

LAKSHMI PUJA (NOV 1): THE CROWN JEWEL 💎 This is it – the big night! Lakshmi doesn't just represent material wealth; she embodies ALL forms of abundance, including wisdom, love, and spiritual riches.

SUPER-CHARGE YOUR LAKSHMI PUJA: ✨

⚡ Set up your altar facing North or East

⚡ Include gold items, red flowers, and fresh fruits

⚡ Light 108 diyas (little oil lamps) if possible (or 1 with the intention of 108)

⚡ Chant "Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namaha" 108 times

⏰ 🕯️ MOST POTENT TIME FOR RITUAL: 5:36 PM - 6:16 PM

PADWA (NOV 2): DIVINE PARTNERSHIP 🤴👸 This day celebrates the cosmic dance between masculine and feminine energies. It's about balance and harmony in all relationships – including the relationship with yourself!

TO ACTIVATE THIS POWER: Take time to honor both your inner king and queen. Where do they need to come into greater alignment? 👑

BHAIYA DOOJ (NOV 3): THE BONDS THAT BIND ♾️ The festival concludes by celebrating sacred bonds between siblings, but this energy can be applied to ALL soul family connections. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦

CREATING YOUR OWN LIGHT RITUAL: 🕯️During Diwali, the veils between the material and spiritual worlds are especially thin. This makes it a powerful time for manifesting intentions and connecting with divine energies.

TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR DIWALI MAGIC: ✨

⚡ Clean and de-clutter your space (Lakshmi loves cleanliness!)

⚡ Create a prosperity altar with golden items, fresh flowers, and sweets

⚡ Light diyas at sunset, starting from the east corner of your home

⚡ Meditate on your inner light for at least 15 minutes

⚡ Write down 108 gratitudes (yes, 108 - it's a sacred number!) ✍️

ADVANCED PRACTICE: THE INNER DIWALI: 🧘‍♀️

While external celebrations are beautiful, the deepest magic happens within. Each diya you light can represent illuminating a different aspect of consciousness:

👁️ THIRD EYE DIYA: For clear vision and wisdom

💓 HEART DIYA: For love and compassion

🗣️ THROAT DIYA: For truth and clear expression

☀️ SOLAR PLEXUS DIYA: For personal power

🌳 SACRED ROOT DIYA: For stability and abundance

True wealth isn't just about what's in your bank account – it's about the richness of your spirit. This Diwali, let's illuminate ALL aspects of abundance in our lives! ✨🙏✨

DIWALI 2024: Diwali will be celebrated on Friday, November 1st. The five-day festivities will begin on October 29th with DHANTERAS and conclude on November 3rd with BHAIYA DOOJ.