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
While things may seem fairly routine and quiet here in the Western world on this day, there are big celebrations happening amongst millions of people in other cultures. Today is the culmination of the ten day long festival of Navaratri. It is among the most important festivals celebrated on the India sub-continent. In Northern India, … Read more
Dark of the Moon New beginnings Dark of the Moon Plant a seed tonight Dark of the Moon What we envision Will come to be by the Full Moon’s light. We welcome the start of the most important lunation of the year. This is the cycle that will move us through the ending and beginning … Read more
Something opens our wings. Something makes boredom and hurt disappear. Someone fills the cup in front of us: We taste only sacredness. — Jalal ad-Din Rumi Holding the beginning bead, in this case, my bisque Goddess image given to me long ago by Susan Baylies, I breathe. Find stillness. Begin. “Blessed Mother Goddess, Queen of … Read more
Dark of the Moon New beginnings Dark of the Moon Plant a seed tonight Dark of the Moon What we envision Will come to be by the Full Moon’s light. Wordless Wednesday is being preempted today, so we can begin our spell working. First, we start with a lovely piece by astrologer P.P., regarding this … Read more
Today is the last day of the month, and so is sacred to the great Triple Goddess, Hecate. Every month, we honor Her as Queen of the Night. She is the psychopomp, who shows the way to the land of the dead, the Lady of the crossroads. Although She is also Maiden and Mother, in … Read more
It is bad luck to fall out of a thirteenth story window on Friday. — Anonymous Before we get started on our Gratitude Journey (and please stop back by this weekend, when I will share some background on those Blessed Beads I featured here on Wednesday).. a pause to note this special day. Yes, beware, … Read more
In ancient Kemet (Egypt), and for those who still honor the spiritual practices of the Nile valley, we are in the midst of one of the most sacred weeks in the calendar. This week celebrates the birthdays of Ra and the five netjers (sometimes spelled without the J and meaning Divine Ones), who form the … Read more
Today is the last day of the month, and so is sacred to the great Triple Goddess, Hecate. On this day, we honor Her as Queen of the Night and the Goddess of Witches. Hecate is a protector of women, mighty advocate for the disenfranchised, and She who guards the crossroads. It is She who … Read more
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. – Greeting to the Summer Solstice from Celtic Devotional – … Read more