Pisces is ruled by the fish, but according to astrologer Jon Cainer, a more accurate symbol might be the dolphin. “These graceful, intelligent creatures live in harmony with each other and their environment. To see a dolphin at play is to see Creation at its most majestic and the essence of true Piscean magic at … Read more
(sorry about the title…I just couldn’t resist!) Fasting is the greatest remedy–the physician within! — Philippus Paracelsus, one of the founders of Western medicine As we continue our journey, we are making sacred space in order to receive the gifts of the Graces, by exploring the many traditions that encourage sacred renunciation at this time … Read more
Prayer for the Great Familyafter a Mohawk prayer, by Gary Snyder, Turtle Island Gratitude to Mother Earth, sailing through night and day—and to her soil: rich, rare and sweetin our minds so be it. Gratitude to Plants, the sun-facing, light-changing leafand fine root-hairs; standing still through windand rain; their dance is in the flowering spiral … Read more
Though my soul may set in darkness,It will rise in perfect light,I have loved the stars too fondlyTo be fearful of the night. — Sarah Williams (1837 – 1868) On Sunday, we take the next step in our Solstice Sunwheel ritual. At sunset, or some other quiet time, you will first re-light the first candle, … Read more
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. — Gautama Buddha Candles have been used for magic and spirituality by every civilization in history. But as I’ve been discussing, giving some care as to how those candles … Read more
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;Conspiring with him how to load and blessWith fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run;To bend with apples the moss’d cottage-trees,And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core… — John Keats, To Autumn As the season of Samhain fades with the waning light … Read more
The Goddess TycheMoney is the most important subject intellectual persons can investigate and reflect upon. It is so important that our present civilization may collapse unless it is widely understood and its defects remedied very soon. — Robert H. Hemphill, former credit manager, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta With today’s Full Moon, our focus on … Read more
Holding Peace by Nancy Howe© 2001-2007 Free Spirit ArtFrom Pronoia by Rob Brezsny: At the Beauty and Truth Laboratory, we believe that stories about the rot are not inherently more captivating than stories about the splendor. On the contrary, given how predictable and omnipresent the former have become, they are actually quite dull. Obsessing on … Read more
I cut negative bonds of attachment to lack and limitation.I cancel the belief that struggle is noble.— Jeanie Marshall, Personal Development Consultant Did you have a chance this weekend to try some automatic writing about your memories and feelings about money? I hope so. This can be very instructive, opening up insights you may not … Read more
This is the Harvest Moon, also known as the Wine Moon. It is the Full Moon closest to Autumn Equinox and when the Moon is in the sign of Aries. This is truly the ideal time to harvest any herbs, veggies and other garden goodies before they are nipped by frost or simply the dwindling … Read more