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
Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays. — Henny Youngman As we weave our Yule magic of wreath and candle, I will be sharing a little lore … Read more
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
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