Feast of Mars – March 19th-23th
The ancient Quinquatria Celebration was held in honor of the War God Mars and the War Goddess Minerva, who were identified as Ares and Minerva by the Greeks. The first day of Quinquatria involved rites of purification when bloodshed and violence was forbidden. The remaining four days gladiator combat was observed and divination practices commonly conducted. Date: March 19th - 23rd Symbols : Symbols sacred to both Mars and Minerva Gods & Spirits : Minerva, Mars Colors : Herbs sacred to both Mars and Minerva, red, black, gold, orange Magick : purification, protection of the family and home, warding off evil Herbs & Flowers: Herbs sacket to both Mars (black pepper, chili pepper, clove buds, nettle, pine, and thistle) and Minerva (almond, heather, heliotrope, olive leaves, patchouli, and sunflower.) PROTECTIO PRAYER TO MARS AND MINERVA Light a red candle and state out loud the following incantation, nin...