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What does it mean?
The evening star brings people home safely, especially a happy groom.
In plain terms
Evening is a good time to return home to family and loved ones.
What can you take from it?
Seek home and safety as the day ends.

Where it applies

  • coming home
  • evening routine
  • marriage

Putting it to work

  • welcoming someone
  • writing about evening
  • family gathering

Questions to consider

  • What does home mean to you?
  • When do you feel most safe?

Another view

It assumes home is always a safe and happy place.

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