Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day originated as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or more early saints named Saint Valentine. The most popular theory is that the holiday was created to celebrate Saint Valentine of Rome, a priest who was martyred in the early days of Christianity. According to legend, Saint Valentine was imprisoned for performing marriages for Christian couples in secret, defying the orders of the Roman Emperor Claudius II, who had banned marriages because he believed that single men made better soldiers.

The holiday was first associated with romantic love in the High Middle Ages when the tradition of courtly love flourished. By the 15th century, Valentine’s Day had become a celebration of love in Europe, and by the 17th and 18th centuries, it had evolved into a day for exchanging love letters and gifts.

Valentine’s Day was introduced to the United States in the early 1700s by British settlers, and by the late 1800s, it had become a holiday celebrated with cards, flowers, and candy. Today, Valentine’s Day is a major holiday in many countries around the world, celebrated by people of all ages and cultures. It remains a day for expressing love and affection, whether between romantic partners, friends, or family

Using the energy modality of Feng Shui and your home let’s bring in some love by activating that power section of your home which is the farthest right corner of your space. Perhaps bring a bouquet of pink or red flowers, bring in some pairs like chairs or pillows or candles, and remove all photos of single people in this section. I feng shui’d a woman’s house once and in this section, she had one angel and one Lady of Guadalupe, and one butterfly. So, we grouped two angels, and two butterflies and we put Diego with the Lady of Guadalupe.

Let’s drop down a level into another energy modality – the elements by using mantras or affirmations. Here is what I say: By the power of Earth, Air, Fire, and Sea I call forth love and abundance to me. With every breath and every sound, I attract love and blessings that are profound.

All of y’all that aren’t in a relationship with a partner, you still are in a relationship with yourself. So, here’s to celebrating you and all that you are. And one piece of advice to this group – wait for someone who loves you differently. One who can see the fire in your soul, the child in your laugh, and the ocean in your heart.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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