Imagine no possessions, I wonder if you can… ~ from Imagine, by John Lennon In February, we are delving into the matters of the Second House of the astrological chart. The Second House rules our material resources, possessions and the whole idea of “having.” As the First House could be likened to the child who … Read more
I don’t know much about being a millionaire, but I’ll bet I’d be darling at it. ~ Dorothy Parker Today, we begin to explore the treasures of the Second House of the astrological chart. As I have indicated, this is not meant to be a year-long lesson in astrology. But we are exploring the topics … Read more
We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love. – Mother Teresa Even for those of us who do not celebrate the mainstream culture’s religion, today I offer a lovely ritual that you can share with your loved ones tonight, regardless of spirituality or tradition. Sarah Ban Breathnach, one of … Read more
Blessed is your gift of diversity in the Multiverse I will honor and defend it. Okay, I will refrain from preaching to the choir here today about the horrors of monoculture; of the perilous genetic manipulation of our food and habitat; the destruction of the environment; the over 5,000 species of animals currently classified as … Read more
Blessed are your gifts of abundance and prosperity. I will receive them with integrity and gratitude. May they pour into my life in powerful, loving ways So that I will thrive in harmony and balance, And so that I can share ever more generously with all. What do you perceive as wealth? In what ways … Read more
Blessed Mother Goddess, Queen of Heaven, She of Ten Thousand Names. Star Goddess. Mama Gaia. My Lady of the Green Wood. Brighid. Danu. Hecate. Minerva. Kuan Yin. Yemaya. I give thanks and praises to you this day for your presence in my life and my heart. * * * * * * * I give … Read more
Demeter For, after all, put it as we may to ourselves, we are all of us from birth to death guests at a table which we did not spread. The sun, the earth, love, friends, our very breath are parts of the banquet…. Shall we think of this day as a chance to come nearer … Read more
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. — Pagan Grace, author unknown Today is the day officially set aside to count our blessings. So I want to take this opportunity to give thanks to … Read more
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 Tonight at 11:09 Eastern time, we cross into the time of perfect balance, the Equinox, taken from the Latin for “equal night.” This is the … Read more
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. — Thornton Wilder With this week’s New Moon that follows the celebration of the First Harvest, we now transition into the Fall quarter of the year. “Fall?!?” you say. I know, I know. Here in North … Read more