Blessings of Litha – The Summer Solstice

Glory of the Day-Star, hail! Lifter of the Light, Burnisher of the Sky. Gifts of love to earth are bringing, Summer’s shimmer, dew’s delight. Dancing be the heart within us, Open be our souls to bliss, Courage vanquish every shadow, Greet Midsummer with a kiss. Caitlín Matthews Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings Happy Solstice … Read more

Goddess Sunday: The Great Mother Mawu

This week, from our Great Mother Africa, we welcome the Great Creator Mother Goddess, Mawu. Riding on an elephant’s back, pregnant with all life, She brings bounty, fertility, creativity, and the cool, cleansing energy of the Moon. Her beautiful planet Earth is held up by the great Serpent, Aido Hwedo. Mawu is the daughter of … Read more

Queen of Many Names and Virtues

Hail Juno, for whom this month is named! Our story begins, not with Juno, but with the Goddess Hera. Once upon a time, before the warring patriarchal tribes of the north invaded, the Goddess Hera was the highest Greek divinity. A Queen of the Skies, Her name simply meant, “Our Lady,” and may not have … Read more

Goddess Sunday: Inanna and the Venus Transit

Queen of all given powers unveiled clear light unfailing woman wearing brilliance cherished in heaven and earth chosen, sanctified in heaven you grand in your adornments crowned with your beloved goodness rightfully you are High Priestess… ~ Enheduanna translated by Betty DeShong Meador,  Inanna, Lady of the Largest Heart © University of Texas Press, Austin … Read more

Goddess Sunday: Hail to Maia

Muse, sing of Hermes, the son of Zeus and Maia, lord of Cyllene and Arcadia rich in flocks, the luck-bringing messenger of the immortals whom Maia bare, the rich-tressed nymph, when She was joined in love with Zeus, — a shy Goddess, for She avoided the company of the blessed Gods, and lived within a … Read more

Goddess Sundays – The Goddess Flora, Part 2

I am the handmaid of the Earth I ‘broider fair Her glorious gown And deck Her on Her days of mirth With many a garland of renown. And while Earth’s little ones are fain And play about the Mother’s hem I scatter every gift I gain From sun and wind to gladden them. ~ William … Read more

Wordless Thursday: Healing and Hope in the Name of Flora

Okay, yesterday’s post was a bummer and not really wordless. It’s a new day, and so I am offering this in the name of healing, hope, and beauty. Many thanks to my dear friend, Mike, who shared it with me.  I hope you will enjoy it, too. (And once again, I strongly recommend expanding it … Read more