The
Lemures are the lively and mischievous spirits of the good departed,
and they return each year on May 9, 11, and 13. Each Lemures
Day at 12:01 A.M., rinse your hands in clear water three times,
burn rose incense nine minutes, and let a purple candle flame
three minutes. Tap a smooth white stone thirteen times on a wood
surface. After the third ritual on the third Lemures Day the
stone becomes a Lemures Stone and will then act as a medium between
you and the spirits. Forevermore on Stone Days - August 24, October
5, and November 8 if you wish upon the Lemures Stone all your
dreams will come true.
So say the Lemures.
Because
of the Lemures' mischievous nature and glowing eyes, some people
believed them to be evil spirits rather than good ones. But,
of course, that's just what Lemures would want -- just like kids
who love to dress up on Halloween and scare old auntie out of
her wig.
(And
if any further proof is needed of the benevolent nature of these
magical creatures, the good fortune they brought me is argument
enough. At least for me.)
Whitfield Jack
Key West, Florida
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