Every Day Is Sacred: The Opiconsivia

Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance. Epicurus (341-271 BCE) Every Day is Sacred: August 25 Today is the celebration of the Opiconsivia, honoring the Roman Goddess of abundance, Ops (also known as Opis). Already considered an ancient deity by the Romans, She is the consort of the God, Saturn and … Read more

Every Day is Sacred: Happy Birthday, Wise and Beautiful Virgo

First, an announcement – Every Day is Sacred When I first started blogging, oh, about twelve years ago, I committed myself to faithfully posting daily. Crazy, I know, and only sustainable for about nine years. I was inspired by priestesses of Time like Waverly FitzGerald, and frequently posted tidbits about holidays and sacred history. Because … Read more

Twenty Years Gone

 Ripple Lyrics: Robert Hunter Music: Jerry Garcia If my words did glow with the gold of sunshine And my tunes were played on the harp unstrung Would you hear my voice come through the music? Would you hold it near, as it were your own? It’s a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they’re better … Read more

This Lughnasadh, Let Us Not Be Deaf to the Tick of the Leaves

I adore this poem for the days of Lughnasadh, and so I am encoring my posting of it from years past. With it, I send you blessings of faith, and abundant, miraculous harvests; and most of all, the grace to know them. Love and thanksgiving. Little Summer Poem Touching the Subject of Faith by Mary … Read more

Blue Moon Blessings and Happy Lughnasadh Eve

This Moon nurtures our creative genius, brilliance, innovation, and ability to go against all odds- sometimes with little social support. ~ Mooncircles.com Blessings of the Aquarius Full Moon, which is also a Blue Moon, meaning it is the 2nd Full Moon in one calendar month. We haven’t had a Blue Moon since 2012, and the … Read more

Not Wordless. Two Words. And Then, a Few More.

To everyone who sent me emails of encouragement, solidarity, love, suggestions, and support since my June 25 lockout. Thank you. To Shari, who created and circulated the Change.org petition on my behalf, and who helped find a “back-door” in so I could at least have access to my business page. Not enough thanks in the … Read more

In Honor Of Lady Liberty on America’s Birthday

Although I am still out of town (and thanks to EVERYONE for your sweet notes of support and kind wishes!!), I would be remiss not to observe that today we celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. But despite the parties, celebrations, and business as usual, a deepening shadow lies across the heart … Read more