About Hsi Ho: Hsi Ho is the Chinese mother of the sun, who stretches out her son's golden arms to warm and revitalize both the earth and its people. In Chinese mythology, Hsi Ho bathes her child each morning in the eastern-shore lake so he can shine brightly through the day, strengthening hope and discernement. Her sacred animals are the water buffalo and the bear, both of which represent spring.
To Do Today: Li'Chun literally means "spring is here." What better time to remember Hsi Ho and her gift of sunlight? Take out a yellow candle bathe it with a fragrant oil, then light it for a day filled with Hsi Ho's clarity. Or carry a yellow-colored stone (zircon is ideal) for astuteness.
In China, people light a candle today and thank the star under which they were born. This candle can represent Hsi Ho, mother to the morning star. According to tradition, if you try this and the flame burns brightly, it indicates good luck in the coming months. Should the flame spark, it portends important news or a visitor. A flame that smolders or dies out is a negative omen.
Also make a note of what the first person you meet today wears. A hat indicates rain, shoes reveal downpours throughout the spring and summer, warm clothing portends a cold year ahead, and light clothing foretells warm weather.
By Patricia Telesco ~ From "365 Goddess" and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
