Autumn
Happy Birthday, Scorpio!
Dash across a diamond sky And spend yourself on air Brilliant light You scratch the night And end your voyage there.. From Falling Star by David Gans (Sun in Scorpio) Today, the Sun moves into the sign of Scorpio and so we celebrate all those lovely, deep, intense Scorpio people! Symbolized by the scorpion, of … Read more
Wishing You a Blessed Equinox!
Hail! Journeyer of the Heavens, Queen of Brightness, King of Beauty! Gifts of gladness richly bringing, Autumn sheaves and red leaves’ fall. Generous be the heart within us, Open be our hands to all, Justice to be in equal measure, Harvest thankfulness our call. ~ Greeting to the Autumn Equinox Caitlín Matthews, A Celtic Devotional … Read more
Happy Birthday, Sagittarius!
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying, when there seemed to be no hope at all. ~ Dale Carnegie (a true Sagittarian) In all my computer meltdown busy-ness, I almost forgot to wish a happy birthday to one of the most joyful signs of … Read more
Blessings to Mokosh
In many Slavic traditions, the Friday that falls between Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 is the day that honors the Goddess Mokosh. Mokosh, also called Mokos, a chthonic Goddess of the Earth, was worshipped by the ancient Slavs. She is one of the most primeval deities in Europe. As is true in many countries where … Read more
Samhain Celebrations
It’s Spunky Night, it’s Spunky Night, Gie’s a candle, Gie’s a light If ‘ee don’t, ee’ll have a fright. Tonight kicks off one of the earliest of the Halloween celebrations in Great Britain. In Hinton St George in Somerset, the last Thursday of October is Punkie Night. The tradition of Punkie Night goes back over … Read more
A Belated Happy Birthday, Scorpios Everywhere
You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question. — Albert Camus (Sun in Scorpio) A belated Happy Birthday to all my Scorpio friends and family! Yes, yesterday the Sun moved into the sign of the Scorpion. Scorpios are often considered the most intense, profound, powerful … Read more