Grace and Beauty

How important is it for a magician to be a graceful, and be aware of the beauty of that which surrounds him or her in the physical world?   Can beauty really be found in all things?

 Today is Friday,  which is of course the day of Venus – and with that it is a day for Works of Beauty.  Concepts such as attraction, art, beauty, culture, grace, inspiration, love, passion, pleasure, self-confidence, sensuality, sexuality and sociability are all associated with the energies of this planet.  Which is of course interesting to observe, especially as Fridays have become the day for much of that in our modern society.  For many people its the last day of the working week, it is a day when you can go out and party and not worry about having to get up the next morning. 

How will you incorporate beauty and grace into your life today?  Take some time to observe something which is beautiful to you, or find the beauty in something or someone you encounter?  Or maybe make an extra effort with the way you present yourself to others, or take time out to find inspiration in written prose or art, go see  a show or a film, listen to some music or go dancing?

(To Aphrodite)
Of Cytherea, born in Cyprus, I will sing. She gives kindly gifts to men: smiles are ever on her lovely face, and lovely is the brightness that plays over it.
Hail, goddess, queen of well-built Salamis and sea-girt Cyprus; grant me a cheerful song. And now I will remember you and another song also.