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
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
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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
First some bloggy housekeeping… For my friends who have so wonderfully been joining the flock via “Networked Blogs” on Facebook.. It has come to my attention that NB has given some other users (not mine.. yet!) problems, and honestly, I have never been that thrilled with it. So I am going to delete it later … Read more
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
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
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
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
Hail Mother, who art the Earth, Hallowed be thy soil, rock and flora that nourish and support all life. Blessed be thy wind that gives us breath and thy waters that quench, bathe and refresh all living things. Holy Earth – as one – we praise your majesty, grace and wonder. ~ Bill Faherty At … Read more