May your voyage be long, full of adventure, with many harbors seen for the first time. Ithaka by Constantine P. Cavafy (1911) As you set out for Ithaka hope the voyage is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery. Laistrygonians and Cyclops, angry Poseidon—don’t be afraid of them: you’ll never find things like … Read more
Peace On Earth, Good Will to All. No Exceptions. If you haven’t already, it’s time to light your final Advent candle. Thank you to all who joined us this year to make the 11th Anniversary of our Sun Wheel ceremony the biggest and best yet. May all your days be merry and bright.
The Final Candle of the Christmas Advent Prayer Wreath Tonight at midnight, or tomorrow morning if you prefer, for those who are celebrating Christmas, it is time for you to light your final, center candle. With its light, honor the Bringer of Light, and vow to renew your own part in the ancient promise … Read more
In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is that the most difficult way is, in the long run, the easiest. ~ Henry Miller – Sun, Mercury, Midheaven, and Venus in Capricorn At the moment of the arrival of Winter Solstice, which was 11:47 … Read more
Brightener of Darkness, hail! Keeper of Clearness, Opener of the Depths. Gifts of plenty are arising, Winter wonders, white snows’ fall. Joyful be the heart within us, Open wide the guesting door, Wisdom waken in abundance, Warm our beings to the core. ~ Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings, by Caitlín Matthews Ring the bells … Read more
Halcyon days, now wars are ending. You shall find where-e’er you sail Tritons all the while attending With a kind and gentle gale. ~ Halcyon Days by Thomas Shadwell (1642 – 1692) If you’ve been reading my blog a while, you know that every year I invite you step into a magical Time Out of … 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. Because I am busy cooking up some secret goodies you’ll be seeing soon, plus hitting a lick or two on my book, plus all the … Read more
If you are looking for something unique, meaningful, and useful for the special people on your holiday gift list, look no further. I am offering holiday gift certificates for my hour-long readings, and also for membership in my Birthday Club. My services make thoughtful, powerfully life-affirming gifts that will fit your recipient perfectly every time. … Read more
Love what you do. Get good at it. Competence is a rare commodity in this day and age. And let the chips fall where they may. ~ Jon Stewart, Nov. 28, 1962 (Sun and Moon in Sagittarius) This morning at 10:26am, Eastern time, the Sun moved from Scorpio into the sign of Sagittarius. Happy Birthday to … Read more
I am my own sanctuary and I can be reborn as many times as I choose throughout my life. ~ Lady Gaga (Gemini Sun and ascendant) Happy Birthday, Gemini This morning, at 4:45am, Eastern time, the Sun said goodbye to Taurus and entered Gemini, sign of the Twins. Chatty, smart, funny, whiz-kid Geminis – where … Read more