The Ebbing of the Year, the Turning of the Tide
You may recall this from the funeral service for Jackie Kennedy Onassis. I’ve always loved it. May it be a gift of farewell to the end of this year.
Illumination – To Hold Stillness
Wordless Wednesday: Halos Over Sweden
Thank goodness the government shutdown has not put the APOD website on hiatus – yet. These solar ice halos were captured over Sweden. Natural magick!
Heed Now the Pause Given by the Mother
If you have not been able to observe the Halcyon Days’ pause and quiet, this night is your chance. Listen now to counsel of the Great Dark Mother.
Wordless Wednesday: Let Us Never Forget or Turn Our Backs
Blessings to America, on her birthday today. May we never, ever forget that our own ancestors were “the huddled masses.” Let welcome and freedom ring.
Strike the Harp and Join the Chorus! Wishing You a Very Merry Yule!
Rejoice! The decline of the light is over, and rebirth is at hand! On this most universal and oldest known holy day of all humanity, joy to the world!
Wordless Wednesday: Laurel Hill Cottage In Winter
It has been a while since I posted a Wordless Wednesday, but the images that John has made of our beautiful snowfall are too good not to share. Enjoy.
Wordless Wednesday: The Selkie Folk Say Hello
Our ancestors knew that the oceans were haunted with the magic of the Selkie folk – wild seals that would shape-shift to human. Could this be one?
Wordless Wednesday: September Solar Eclipse Opened the Door
On Sept. 1, the New Moon ushered in a pair of eclipses, starting with this annular solar eclipse. This week’s Lunar eclipse is the second of the pair.
Some Necessary Permission via Poetry for Everyone Who Needs It (And Don’t We All?)
I woke up this morning, with this poem that I’ve long loved running through my head. I am sure I needed it, and I bet you might, too. Yes. Yes. Yes.