Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. – Exodus 22:18 On this day in 1985, the American House and Senate dropped the “Helms amendment,” which would have specifically barred the IRS from granting tax-exempt status to groups that promote Witchcraft. And on this day in 1998, only twelve years ago, the Vatican finally took … Read more
In many Slavic traditions, the Friday that falls between Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 is the day that honors the Goddess Mokosh. Mokosh, also called Mokos, a chthonic Goddess of the Earth, was worshipped by the ancient Slavs. She is one of the most primeval deities in Europe. As is true in many countries where … Read more
It’s Spunky Night, it’s Spunky Night, Gie’s a candle, Gie’s a light If ‘ee don’t, ee’ll have a fright. Tonight kicks off one of the earliest of the Halloween celebrations in Great Britain. In Hinton St George in Somerset, the last Thursday of October is Punkie Night. The tradition of Punkie Night goes back over … Read more
Under the Full Moon light We dance spirits Dance we dance joining Hands we dance joining Souls rejoice – Libana Tonight’s Full Moon is a Blue Moon, not because it is a second Full Moon in a calendar month, but because it is a second Full Moon in an astrological sign. We had a Full … Read more
Only those who truly love and who are truly strong can sustain their lives as a dream. You dwell in your own enchantment. – Ben Okri, Nigerian poet and novelist For weeks now, I have been feeling the big shifting of energy that signals Samhain. This year, it feels more potent than most other years. … Read more
While things may seem fairly routine and quiet here in the Western world on this day, there are big celebrations happening amongst millions of people in other cultures. Today is the culmination of the ten day long festival of Navaratri. It is among the most important festivals celebrated on the India sub-continent. In Northern India, … Read more
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
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
As you know by now, on the weekends, I like to post views and inspiration from other creative and spiritual souls. Today, there is a lot of excitement (and a generous helping of hype) regarding the significance of this magical date: 10/10/10. Here is one interesting link with several channeled messages about the cosmic shift … Read more