Astrological Domain: Jupiter
Color Correspondence: Green
Incense: Frankincense
Weekday: Thursday
On the Nature of Raizen
Raizen is the god of weight and the nurture of all things that live. His are the powers of pulling and holding. He takes the form of an immense tan man holding a golden chain and wearing a cloak of green and gold. There is no thing that can escape his grasp. His eyes are black as the darkest night. He is vast and unmoving and leaves a wake behind all.
—Anarast 2:35-40
Raizen Speaks
Hear me oh children of women and know my great tidings. Heavy is the heart that knows me for they carry my burden. It is my seed that brings life to the land. I nurture all living things great and small. To consume meat without need is an abomination to me for every creature is my own. Compassion is my command and my word is that of a beating heart. Love one another and protect things great and small, and I will see it that you thrive on the Earth. My garden is full of plenty should you share it with all. Do so and be glad. My mantra is like the crackle of trees “krrkakak”.
—Anarast 3:71-80
Praise for Raizen
Hail Raizen, great man of the mountains, father of the natural things, sacred cow who gives his seed to bring life to the land! To you, my lord, I say hail! Raizen be praised!
Your life brings color to the land. Your seed brings living things to the valley. You nurture the living things in the quiet places. To you, great lord of life, I say hail! Raizen be praised!
Your generosity is unmatched among the gods. Your beauty is unapproachable. Your tree grows tall above the grasses. To you, great healer of the gods, I say hail! Raizen be praised!
You put life in the womb of all things. The wonder of your work is unmatched among the magic of the world. To you, lord of the embryo, I say hail! Raizen be praised!
I climb up your sacred mountain, I commune with the divine, I pour out my libation! To you, great lord of earth, I say hail! Raizen be praised!
—Anarast 4:86-105
