Get Ready for Our Annual Yuletide Ritual

We are a circle Within a circle, With no beginning, And never ending… — Circle Chant by Rick Hamouris It’s time once again to join together every Sunday through Yule (or Christmas) for our annual Yule Prayer-Spell.  This coming Sunday will be the first part, so you should gather your materials now. If you have … Read more

Starting to Think About Yuletide

Yes, I know it seems a bit early,  but I have some fantastic news that just can’t wait! I am delighted to announce that my friend and co-conspirator in re-enchanting the world, Joanna Powell Colbert, is unveiling her marvelous new book TODAY! Joanna writes of this beloved celebration: It is our favorite party of the … Read more

An Autumn Gathering of Dreams

The darkened land, the brightening wave — And moonlight slants through Merlin’s cave. — Victoria Sackville-West, from “Moonlight“ Let us linger briefly, as we make our gratitude journey through the prayer beads, in order to hearken to the spell of lovely Autumn. For we are now moving into the Deep Waters of the Samhain season. … Read more

In Gratitude for Autumn

Blessed is your gift of Autumn, which we celebrate now: The cooling and the clearing, Swirling, falling leaves of gold and crimson; Birds on the wing, Frosty mornings, And the harvest gratefully gathered in. These are the words I use when I give thanks for the gifts of Autumn with my prayer beads.  I love … Read more

Gratitude for the Gifts of Summer

Blessed is the gift of the Summertime, just now departed… Hot, Sticky sweet, Humming and buzzing with life And the ripening… Summer love. Summer breezes. Summer nights. Summer vacation. Peaches.  Flip-flops.  Beaches.  Fat, red tomatoes.  Hummingbirds. What are you most grateful for when summer comes? Has summer changed for you over the years? For instance … Read more