Beth Then for the teeming quietest, happiest days of all! The brooding and blissful halcyon days! — Walt Whitman Once upon a time, Alcyone was the daughter of Aeolus, King of the Winds, and the wife of Ceyx, King of Thessaly. Alcyone and Ceyx loved each other devotedly and were never willingly apart. Nevertheless, a time … Read more
Tonight we light the third candle in our Solstice Sunwheel or Advent wreath, or whatever you prefer to call it. This is a global prayer circle which is being held around sunset on each of the four Sundays preceding Winter Solstice. Our intention is to honor the great celebration of the rebirth of the Light. … Read more
Blessed is your gift of Courage and Daring As I stand at the Crossroads. I dare to weave and be woven this day Into the tapestry of the Multiverse.
Blessed are your gifts of Strength and Protection That keep me from harm this day… * * * * * * * How does the Goddess have your back? Are you aware of Her as you move through your day? What makes you strong? How are you empowered by the Divine flowing through you, even … Read more
Blessed is your gift of Beauty in all things, and the beautiful body and spirit you have given me, With which I am able to celebrate, create and participate. This bead in my gratitude prayer beads can be a challenge for me. It is often quite difficult for me to say that I have a … Read more
Blessed Mother Goddess, Queen of Heaven, She of Ten Thousand Names. Star Goddess. Mama Gaia. My Lady of the Green Wood. Brighid. Danu. Hecate. Minerva. Kuan Yin. Yemaya. I give thanks and praises to you this day for your presence in my life and my heart. * * * * * * * I give … Read more
Tonight is the second candle lighting of our advent celebration for the rebirth of the Light at Winter Solstice (or Christmas, if you prefer). It does not matter if perhaps you missed last Sun Day, and are just now joining us. Your energy and good thoughts are most welcome whenever you join, and indeed, I … Read more
Dark of the Moon New beginnings Dark of the Moon Plant a seed tonight Dark of the Moon What we envision Will come to be by the Full Moon’s light. Today’s guest posts about this lovely New Moon are excerpts from two of my favorite Moon experts. First, we are graced with some illumination from … Read more
Blessed am I the Maiden, full of adventure and laughter, sweet and strong and free… Blessed am I the Mother – passionate, bountiful creator, lover, and protector … Blessed am I the Crone — edgewalker, lightbearer, storyteller; Seer, healer and Witch. * * * * * * What aspects of the Triple Goddess do you … Read more