Beth Happiness is not a matter of intensitybut of balance, order, rhythm and harmony. – Thomas Merton The Greek Goddess Iris is a Goddess of sea and sky. Her father Thaumas “the wondrous” is a God of the sea, and Her mother Elektra “the amber,” is a cloud-nymph and one of the Oceanids (not the daughter … Read more
Iris © Josephine WallIris on saffron wings arrayed with dewOf various colours through the sunbeams flew. — Virgil In these beautiful days of Spring, we continue our journey with the Graces, particularly noting the gifts of the Grace, Thalia. She is the giver of mirth, growth, and flowering. In Greek mythology, Iris is the messenger … Read more
Wild Iris at Dawn – © Galen RowellIn your neat garden iris growsBright yellow, mauve – in stately rows.This one you’ve picked is a lovely thing,I know it brightens up our spring. But in the forest, springtime’s child,A purple iris growing wild,Can melt my heart as spring melts snow,It’s spoilt me for the sort you … Read more
Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Tarot Profile by Beth Owl’s Daughter Many people don’t realize this, but similarly to how your date of birth is the basis of your astrological chart, you also have Tarot cards that reflect your soul’s mission, your personality traits, and some of the most challenging life lessons that you’ll be dealing with … Read more
Dark of the Moon New beginnings Dark of the Moon Plant a seed tonightDark of the Moon What we envision Will come to be by the Full Moon’s light.
The Fires of Beltane(trad.) Nine woods in the Bel fire goBurn them fast and burn them slow. Birch wood in the fire goesTo represent what the Lady knows. Oak in the forest, towers with mightIn the fire it brings the God’s insight. Rowan is a tree of powerCausing life and magick to flower. Willows by … Read more
A CALL OF THE SIDHEby A. E.Tarry thou yet, late lingerer in the twilight’s gloryGay are the hills with song: earth’s faery children leaveMore dim abodes to roam the primrose-hearted eve,Opening their glimmering lips to breathe some wondrous story. Hush, not a whisper! Let your heart alone go dreaming.Dream unto dream may pass: deep in … Read more
Cora Ann Anderson (Jan. 26, 1915 – May 1, 2008)We merry meetAnd merry partAnd merry meet again. Photo by VeeDub
For the May Day is the great day,Sung along the old straight track.And those who ancient lines did leyWill heed this song that calls them back. Pass the word and pass the lady,Pass the plate to all who hunger.Pass the wit of ancient wisdom,Pass the cup of crimson wonder. — Cup of Wonder, from Songs … Read more
Hail Thalia, Grace of Flowering and Mirth! Hail to The Lord and The Lady!Hail to the King and Queen of Faery, to blessed Flora, and to Maia Majestas! ©Helena Nelson-Reed Hail to the Summer!Hail to the Summer!The season that drivesThe cold Winter away!Hail to the Summer!Hail to the Summer!Light your bonfires –Today is Beltane!— from … Read more