Blessings of Ostara! Happy Equinox!

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Glad Bringer of Brightness, hail! Maiden of Grace, Lad of Laughter, Gifts of vigor are returning, Spring’s surprise, rainbow’s embrace. Quickened by the heart within us, Opened be our souls to grace, May the blessing be abiding, Welcome sit in every face. Greetings to the Spring Equinox By Caitlín Matthews, Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and … Read more

Goddess Sunday: Ostara

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Hail Holy Ostara! Hail the daughter born at Delling’s door, At the gate of day who bears the morning light! Hail Ostara, Lady of the Spring Dawn! ~ Heathen Kinship Blessings As you probably know, the Vernal Equinox arrives on Tuesday, March 20 (at 1:15am, Eastern time). For Pagans, Witches, and many other Earth-centered spiritual … Read more

Sorry, Patrick..I’m Still with the Snakes

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This is an encore of my post last year. Instead of the troublesome Patrick, I will be honoring the older Ones on this day. May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, And may trouble avoid you wherever you go. Today is Trefuilnid Treochair (Truh-FWEEL-nid Tray-oh-CARE) in the Celtic traditions. This is considered the premier … Read more

Goddess Sunday: Thou Art Goddess

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While I am out of town, I am offering this beautiful essay from astrologer Rhea Wolf. Consider it a belated Happy International Woman’s Day gift, as well as my regular Goddess Sunday feature. I am sure this is not the only time this year that, instead of highlighting a conventional, historic Goddess, I’ll be holding … Read more