Lammas Bread Blessing Bless the earth that grows the grain, Bless the water that gives us rain, Bless the wind that helps seed spread, Bless the fire that bakes our bread. – Words by Diane Baker, music by Anne Hill, Serpentine Music The Wheel of the Year turns today, and across the Northern Hemisphere, we … Read more
Merry Meet! This day simply crackles with magic. It brings the celebration of the Aquarius Full Moon, and the first of the three ancient Harvest Festivals, Lughnasadh (also called by some, Lammas). The next ones will be Mabon (Autumn Equinox) and then Samhain. (It also is the beginning of “The Days Between,” which Grateful Deadheads … Read more
I just love this old favorite by William Cullen Bryant. It captures the essence of the days we’ve been enduring — sizzling, oppressive heat that begs for a breeze. Although this poem looks a bit longish, remember that poetry is the oldest form of spell-casting and is meant to be read aloud. May it invoke … Read more
Late yesterday, or very early today, depending on where you live, the dark, New Moon arrived in Her own sign of Cancer. For us Cancerians, this marks our Lunar New Year. Almost immediately after the exact moment of the New Moon, the Moon turned void-of-course, and then shifted into Leo, where She resides this morning … Read more
Around 10 pm last night: [audio:https://www.archive.owlsdaughter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Back-Yard-July-2012.mp3|titles=From the Back Deck] [audio:https://www.archive.owlsdaughter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Front-Porch-July-2012.mp3|titles=On the Front porch] [audio:https://www.archive.owlsdaughter.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/From-the-Bedroom-July2012.mp3|titles=The Open Bedroom Window]
This is the Thunder Moon, the Mead Moon, the Hay Moon, and the Buck Moon (look for my Wordless Wednesday update tomorrow!) As to the energy now flowing, nobody says it better. Thank you, Lynn! And may all our rites be blessed. ~ B. Capricorn Full Moon: July 3, 2012 by Lynn Hayes Today’s Full … Read more
As you may know, on the last day of each month, I like to give honor to the Goddess Hecate. Hecate is a Greek Triple Goddess of magical crossroads and the three realms of Earth, Sea and Sky. She is a guardian of the household, protector of everything newly born, and the Goddess of Witches. … Read more
I have already heard this poem several times this week, in celebration of the Solstice. I have even posted it myself, some three Summers ago. But I can think of few others more perfect for this magical time. Speaking at least for myself, its question is one I keep spiraling back to, with ever renewing … 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. Caitlín Matthews Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings Happy Solstice … Read more