DIWALI

Diwali is a festival that is celebrated on this day in both India and Nepal, and although it is a sacred holy day for Hindus, this festival is also celebrated in other parts of the world by many other religions, sects and communities. The festival itself celebrates the triumph of good over evil, and so is also known as 'The Festival of Lights.' Towards this same glowing goal, people who celebrated these energies often light rows of tiny lights both outside and in their homes in order to honor the heroic figures that have successfully triumphed over darkness, fear, evil and hate. This Festival of Lights is also considered to be one of the most auspicious times of the year to begin new projects and invest in new endeavors, whether investing means ideas, time, energy or even money. The idea here is that any new endeavor begun during the festival of Diwali will come to light in a big, beautiful way. Therefore, adherents to this idea will clear the clutter and clean their space be fore lighting up. All of this activity is done in preparation for the bright and better days to come. Doors and windows are also opened to extend a warm welcome to new fortunes and much anticipated good luck! Sometime today, light a candle or two and then open your windows and doors to greet your own propitious fortunes and bountiful blessings! If you got 'em, light 'em, but that advice is particularly applicable today.