Solstice Sun Wheel Prayer Circle – Part Three

Share water.  Never thirst. –  Valentine Michael Smith from Stranger In A Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein Today is the third Sun-day of our group spell/prayer/meditation, as we prepare to welcome the rebirth of the Solstice Light! If you are just now joining us, it does not matter if you missed out on the … Read more

Solstice Wreath Ritual – 2009

It’s time once again to join together every Sunday through Yule (or Christmas) for our annual Yule Prayer-Spell. If you have been a regular reader of mine in past years, you know that starting in late November, I invite all my visitors, regardless of path, to join together in a virtual prayer circle, or spell … Read more

Happy Thanksgiving!

Love is the vital essence that pervades and permeates, from the center to the circumference, the graduating circles of all thought and action. Love is the talisman of human weal and woe — the open sesame to every soul. — Elizabeth Cady Stanton I want to take this moment to give thanks to each and … Read more

The Thesmophoria

Demeter Thesmophoros Ah! Beautiful Thesmophorae! Grant me your favors, protect me, both within the temple and on my way back…Mighty divinity, oh, Demeter, and thou, Persephone, grant that I may be able to offer you many sacrifices… — Aristophanes, from Women at the Thesmophoria In ancient Greece, the Thesmophoria was performed annually at this time. … Read more

Wreath Lore

Love is the vital essence that pervades and permeates, from the center to the circumference,the graduating circles of all thought and action. Love is the talisman of human weal and woe — the open sesame to every soul. — Elizabeth Cady Stanton For our magical working, you will need a wreath and five candles. The … Read more

Jan. 5, 2007

La Befana vien di notte con le scarpe tutte rotte col cappello alla romana viva viva la Befana! The Befana comes at night In worn out shoes Dressed like a Roman Long live the Befana! ~ Traditional Italian nursery rhyme In this time of Earth, we nurture ourselves in practical, grounded ways. This is the … Read more