Rejoicing in the Sovereign Splendor of Creation – Blessed Lughnasadh
Blessings on this ancient Celtic holy day of feasting, fire, and thanksgiving. Named for shining Lugh, let us gather in and share our first harvests.
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Wordless Wednesday: Eclipsing
The Sun’s corona captured in exquisite detail during the 2017 total solar eclipse, the last time we had a total eclipse since yesterday’s.
Wordless Wednesday: Our Faithful Midsummer Guest Has Arrived
Although spreading shade has curtailed her numbers, our beloved sister Bee Balm has begun her sweet blooming precisely at Solstice as she always does.
Wordless Wednesday: There’s No Place Like Home
Our galaxy makes a stunning backdrop for the “Arizona Toadstools.” Which is older — the stones or the Milky Way light particles? Both are our home.
Come On Beltane, Light Our Fire!
Blessed May Eve! Tonight, enjoy the lovely finery that our beloved Gaia has cloaked Herself in, and surrender yourself to Her luscious seductions.
Let’s Say Goodbye to That Sad, Martyred Saint! Instead – Happy Aphrodite’s Day!
Do we *really* want this day to be about obscure martyred Christian priests named St. Valentine? Instead, let’s celebrate a day of sexy, divine Love!
Wordless Wednesday: Halos Over Sweden
Thank goodness the government shutdown has not put the APOD website on hiatus – yet. These solar ice halos were captured over Sweden. Natural magick!
Friday Poetry for the Halcyon Days of Endarkenment
Poet Deborah Gregory kindly granted her permission to share this poem of hers today, inspired by these magical in-between days leading up to Solstice.
Wordless Wednesday: Snowy Owls at Laurel Hill Cottage
Huddled around our fire circle, this bench tells the story of our 12 inches or so of late Autumn snowfall. As of this morning, we are still iced in.
Tonight We Begin: The 2018 Solstice Sun Wreath Ceremony
Join hundreds of us from everywhere on Earth, TONIGHT for the first candle lighting in the 14th Annual Solstice Advent circle. It’s easy but powerful.