As you may know, on the last day of each month, I give honor to the Goddess Hecate. UPDATE, July 1: I continue this call, past Her feast day: In response to the ominous decision made by the United States Supreme Court today, and the ongoing corruption of the most fundamental principles of our democratic … Read more
I originally published this back in 2012, in my Goddess Sundays series. Since today is June 1, it felt right to encore this celebration of mighty Juno, Queen of Many Names and Virtues. Blessings to all! ~ Beth Hail Juno, for whom this month is named! Our story begins, not with Juno, but with the … Read more
From Angela Magara’s masterpiece, Earth Psalms – a slim volume that belongs on every shelf. It is based on the biblical Psalms, but infused with poetry that beats with the heart of Earth-based spirituality. Blessings and gratitude to our beloved Gaia, Mother Earth, on Her sacred day today! Let us vow to better honor and … Read more
I am the hallow-tide of all souls passing, I am the bright releaser of all pain, I am the quickener of the fallen seed-case, I am the glance of snow, the strike of rain. I am the hollow of the winter twilight, I am the hearth-fire and the welcome bread, I am the curtained awning … Read more
As you may remember, for most of last year, I celebrated “Goddess Sundays” here on my site. One of the Divine Ones to whom I am devoted is the Goddess Kuan Yin. You may recall I wrote about Her here. Just this week, some of those blessings were returned when I received several emails from … Read more
Today is the celebration of the United States of America’s birthday. I am looking forward to my friend Lynn Haye’s soon-to-be published discussion about this year’s Sibley astrological chart for our country, which she has indicated has many dramatic elements. But in the meantime, with it becoming increasingly clear we are in unprecedented times of … Read more
I am the handmaid of the Earth I ‘broider fair Her glorious gown And deck Her on Her days of mirth With many a garland of renown. And while earth’s little ones are fain And play about the Mother’s hem I scatter every gift I gain From sun and wind to gladden them. ~ William … Read more
April 12-13, 2013 in Columbia, SC In today’s post-modern, urbanized world, where everything is a commodity, how and where do Pagans find their sacred places? How should we protect and maintain these sites? In colonized worlds, how do we avoid the appropriation of these lands? If Goddess is immanent in nature, what makes some places … Read more
Today is the last day of the month, and so is sacred to the great Triple Goddess, Hecate. Although Her day was once the last day of the lunar calendar, I believe it is still appropriate to honor Her at this time as Queen of the Night and the Goddess of Witches. Hecate is a … Read more