The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. ~ Albert Einstein, Pisces Sun and Midheaven The Sun moves into the sign of Pisces today! Sun Sign of Pisces Pisces is ruled by the fish, … Read more
When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other. ~ Chinese proverb As in past years, on this day that has been named for a Christian martyr, I encourage you to instead celebrate in the name of the Goddess of … Read more
Fire in the forge that shapes and tempers. Fire of the hearth that nourishes and heals. Fire in the head that incites and inspires. ~ The Three-Fold Fire of Brighid, Ord Brighideach Continuing the discussion of Brigid begun last week, even after the Roman Catholic Church banned all Pagan ways, She was so firmly and … Read more
For the last five or six years (I am losing track), I have joined the global poetry slam in honor of Brigid, Goddess of Poetry, Healing, and Art. The slam includes, not only poetry praises to our beloved Goddess, but offerings of poetry of all kinds. As it happens, just yesterday, Poland’s Nobel Laureate Poet, … Read more
A silver apple falls. There, amongst the branches, the mother sits. Weaver of dreams against the weft of the wood, Insight falls like gentle rain on a moon-bathed garden. – Song to Hecate, by Alison Jones Now we make ready for the great festival of Imbolc, sometimes called Candlemas or Brigid. In many places, the … Read more
How is your New Year going? Have your good intentions slipped a little? Wishing you could get a new start now, instead of on the tail end of holiday exhaustion? Well, your wish is granted! It’s New Year’s Eve, again! Tonight, in the wee hours of 2:39 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time), Jan. 23, we celebrate … Read more
A collection of tidbits from my posts in years past, with heartfelt thanks to Waverly FitzGerald, who is the source for much of this lore. Blessings to you, Waverly, for your faithful, invaluable service as a Priestess of Time and the Wisdom of the Ancient Ways. Out with the old and in with the new! … Read more
We have now completed our annual Solstice Sun-Wheel Prayer Spell for Advent, 2011. My deepest appreciation to everyone around the world who join us for this powerful work. May the waves of loving change and transformation continue to flow, build, and heal the world’s suffering and fear. The Intention As we made the final descent … Read more
Tonight at midnight, or tomorrow morning if you prefer, for those of you who celebrate Christmas, it is time for you to light your final, center candle. With its light, honor your Bringer of Light, and vow to renew your own part in the ancient promise of faith, hope, and love that was given on … Read more