Aphrodite’s Day and the Beauty Path
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
Goddess Sunday: Aphrodite
She clothed herself with garments which the Graces and Hours had made for her and dyed in flowers of spring – such flowers as the Seasons wear – in crocus and hyacinth and flourishing violet and the rose’s lovely bloom, so sweet and delicious, and heavenly buds, the flowers of the narcissus and lily. In … Read more
Come and Play and Learn with Us!
Calling all Tarot people! Beginners, seasoned pros, and everyone in between – no matter what your experience level, if you love the Tarot, this is your tribe. You really need to be there! 2012 Readers Studio April 27 – 29, 2012 LaGuardia Marriott Hotel, New York Dive into our giant love fest with each other, … Read more
Wordless Wednesday – A Full Lunation
(If you simply must insist on words, giving an explanation of Her apparent size variation, and Her wobble, please go here).
Blessings of the Full Leo Moon
The Sun is in Aquarius, so that means the Full Moon is in the opposite sign, which is Leo. Here are some thoughts from some of my favorite astrologers (yes, I do have quite a few faves!), starting with the terrific vision of Rhea Wolf: Leo: Spotlight on Drama February 7, 1:54 PM (PST), 18-19 … Read more
Goddess Sunday: Brigid, Part 2
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
Rumi On a Saturday at Imbolc
Some nights I stay up until dawn, as the Moon does for the Sun. I have lived on the lip of insanity, waiting to know reasons knocking on a door. It opens. I’ve been knocking from the inside. ~ Rumi
The Annual Brigid Poetry Slam – In Memorium
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