Once more the liberal year laughs out O’er richer stores than gems or gold: Once more with harvest song and shout Is nature’s boldest triumph told. — John Greenleaf Whittier Today is the Equinox, taken from the Latin for “equal night.” It is the Autumnal equinox in the northern hemisphere, and the Spring equinox below … Read more
Due to the unexpected death of a friend last night, I will not be updating today. I am helping his extended family with some of the logistics. Thanks for checking in.. I’ll see you tomorrow. – Beth Sleep in the Stars,Green Man.
Four of Cups – Daughters of the Moon Tarot Dark of the MoonNew beginningsDark of the MoonPlant a seed tonightDark of the MoonWhat we envisionWill come to be by the Full Moon’s light.
A Moment’s Indulgence from Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) I ask for a moment’s indulgence to sit by thy side. The works that I have in hand I will finish afterwards. Away from the sight of thy face my heart knows no rest nor respite, and my work becomes an endless toil in a shoreless … Read more
Sorry, Patrick. You were no friend to my Pagan Irish ancestors. Instead, I join Deborah Oak in reclaiming the Green in the name of Manannan Mac Lir!
The Page of PentaclesLife is a field of unlimited possibilities.— Deepak Chopra Once again, the Tarot shares its gift of perfect timing. With the appearance of the Page of Pentacles, we can expect that there will be important news about money, land, investments, and jobs. That’s not such a surprise these days. But I am … Read more
Fast away the Old year passes, Fa-la la-la la la-la la la! Hail the New, ye lads and lasses! Fa-la la-la la la-la la la! Many thanks to the School of the Seasons for much of this lore. Blessings to you, Waverly FitzGerald, for your faithful, invaluable service to us for these many, many years, … Read more
Charity by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver. — Maya Angelou As I discussed last week, according to Moses Maimonides’ hierarchy of giving, the most virtuous form of charity is that which enables the recipient to become self-reliant. And anonymous giving is more … Read more
Give me a wildness whose glance no civilization can endure. — Henry David Thoreau I have mentioned that this dark period from Samhain to the end of November (and in some places, straight through to Yule) is the time of the Wild Hunt. Also known in Germanic countries as the Raging Host, tales of this … Read more
I know I am probably alienating a lot of my potential clients and even friends. But this is not a partisan problem. It is a fundamental socio-economic class problem. Here’s another view: Please call your Senators and Representatives NOW (it will take a while to get through; keep trying, I finally did!). Tell them to … Read more