abundance

Every Day Is Sacred: The Opiconsivia

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Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance. Epicurus (341-271 BCE) Every Day is Sacred: August 25 Today is the celebration of the Opiconsivia, honoring the Roman Goddess of abundance, Ops (also known as Opis). Already considered an ancient deity by the Romans, She is the consort of the God, Saturn and … Read more

This Lughnasadh, Let Us Not Be Deaf to the Tick of the Leaves

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I adore this poem for the days of Lughnasadh, and so I am encoring my posting of it from years past. With it, I send you blessings of faith, and abundant, miraculous harvests; and most of all, the grace to know them. Love and thanksgiving. Little Summer Poem Touching the Subject of Faith by Mary … Read more

Congratulations to Dancing Moon Books

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If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking. ~ Haruki Murakami It’s a big deal when an independent bookstore survives these days. And when it is a niche bookstore, focused on all things esoteric and metaphysical, smack in the heart of the Bible … Read more

Thanksgiving Grace

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Praise Her from whom all blessings flow. Fruits of Her harvest to bestow. Sustain us as we change and grow. Praise Mother Earth our ancient home. Blessed be.   ~ a Pagan Grace, author unknown Happy Thanksgiving! As Caitlin Matthews points out in her beautiful and essential The Celtic Spirit: Daily Meditations for the Turning … Read more

Encore Post: Juno, Queen of Many Names and Virtues

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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

Last Chance!

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Cooking classes at the famed Southern Season Cooking School. Books autographed by their authors.  An hour-long, private Tarot reading with me. Hand-carved Native American style flutes.  A basket full of Burt’s Bees products.  Guided birding walks.  Farm-to-feet cozy socks. Original watercolors. An ocean-front week at Nags Head.  Artisan necklaces and dazzling earrings. Half-day river cruise … Read more

Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi Today

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Today is Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival that celebrates the birthday of the great Hindu God, Ganesh.  Also known as Ganapati and Ganesha, He is the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is the Lord of success, destroyer of evils and remover of obstacles. He is also worshiped as the God of education, knowledge, wisdom and … Read more