4. “Lions in the Tower of London”
On April 1, 1698, some Brits went to the Tower of London to “start to see the Lions washed” following a rumor. This might be considered the very first large-scale April Fools’prank in British history.
I honor Aganjú, Orisha of Volcanoes, Mountains, and the Raw Force of Creation. He is the fire beneath the Earth, the strength that moves continents, the power that transforms pressure into purpose. Aganjú reminds me that not all growth is gentle. Some blessings come through heat, trials, and divine shaking. He teaches courage, endurance, authority, and the ability to stand unmovable in the face of opposition. Today, I stand firm. Today, I claim my power. Today, I allow transformation to ...