The Earth is steadfast and holds all that I need in Her open hand. I am glad to wait in the silent breath of the Earth. She is courage and love She, comfort and support. The Earth is joy and my source of strength. Psalm 27, Earth Psalms by Angela Magara Today is the fourth … Read more
Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark. ~ Rabindranath Tagore Tonight, Dec. 8, is the third night of our global Solstice Sun-Wheel Prayer Circle, if you are counting down to Winter Solstice. Otherwise, if you are counting down to Christmas only, this is is Week 2. … Read more
Tonight, in the threshold moments of dusk wherever you are, you are invited to gather with good people across the globe, from every faith and tradition. Please join in our Solstice Sun Wheel practice, as we prepare the way for the dawn of the Light reborn. Every Sunday at sunset between now and Solstice and/or … Read more
We are a Circle Within a Circle With no beginning And never ending… ~ by Deborah and Rick Hamouris As I posted on Friday, it’s time once again to join together every Sunday evening through Yule (or Christmas) for our annual Solstice Sun Wheel Prayer-Spell. If you have been a regular reader of mine, you … Read more
Can you believe it? It is time to begin the countdown for our annual Yuletide Prayer-Spell. Background If you have been a regular reader of mine, you know that for many years now, starting in late November, I invite everyone to join together in a virtual prayer circle, or spell weaving. All spiritual paths are … Read more
I am the hallow-tide of all souls passing, I am the bright releaser of all pain, I am the quickener of the fallen seed-case, I am the glance of snow, the strike of rain. I am the hollow of the winter twilight, I am the hearth-fire and the welcome bread, I am the curtained awning … 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. Blessings of the New Moon in Libra, which is today, at 8:34pm (Eastern time). Here in North Carolina, we like to say that “Fall is … Read more
Did you know that the Raleigh area’s Pagan Pride celebration is the third largest in the United States? And after a record-setting crowd last weekend, we might have to revise that upwards. Congratulations to all that made it a huge success … again. I am so proud to help as a sponsor and participant. See … Read more
Once more the liberal year laughs out O’er richer stores than gems or gold: Once more with harvest song and shout Is nature’s boldest triumph told. ~ John Greenleaf Whittier Today is the Equinox, taken from the Latin for “equal night.” It is the Autumnal equinox in the northern hemisphere, and the Spring equinox below … Read more
With this Moon, we enter into the magical time of Mabon. (I’ll be writing lots more about this lovely holiday in the days ahead). Known by many names the world over, including the Barley Moon, the Corn Moon, the Wine Moon, and the Hunter’s Moon, the Harvest Moon is the Full Moon closest to the … Read more