Today is Friday the 13th — a day wrapped in old stories and superstitions, with roots reaching deeply into different traditions:
In Christian tradition, 13 is linked to the Last Supper — Judas, the 13th guest, betraying Jesus, who was crucified on a Friday.
In Norse mythology, Loki was the uninvited 13th guest at a feast of the gods. His arrival brought about the death of Balder, god of light and joy — a tale often echoed in later superstitions about the unlucky number 13.
For centuries, Friday was known as Hangman’s Day in Britain.
However:
Some years have an extra, 13th full moon, sometimes referred to as a Blue Moon
Friday, traditionally, is the day of love, home, and nurture
Seasonal rhythms continue to turn, inviting us to pause and notice
Today, we can gently reclaim this day as one of small wonders, and quiet joys with our children.
Today’s Nature Prompt:
Notice the patterns of light and shadow. How does the world change as the sun rises or rain falls? What simple, everyday beauty is unfolding before your eyes?
Wishing you a peaceful Friday.
