Deep within man dwell these slumbering powers; powers that would astonish him, that he never dreamed of possessing; forces that would revolutionize his life if aroused and put into action. — Orison Swett Marden (1848-1924) We are exploring the gifts of the youngest of the Graces, Aglaia, who is radiance, beauty and splendor. In the … Read more
Creativity comes from awakening and directing men’s higher natures, which originate in the primal depths of the universe and are appointed by Heaven.— I Ching Yesterday, I wrote that in some Hermetic magickal traditions, Aglaia is the Grace who calls forth the Serpent-fire, or the Secret Fire that is the kundalini energy of fully aroused … Read more
Sacred Journey © Susan Hickman Let mystery have its place in you; do not be always turning up your whole soil with the ploughshare of self-examination, but leave a little fallow corner in your heart, ready for any seed the winds may bring. — Henri Frederic Amiel Over the coming year, we are certain to … Read more
In some mysterious way, woods have never seemed to me to be static things. In physical terms, I move through them; yet in metaphysical ones, they seem to move through me.— John FowlesThe daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere slowly, almost imperceptibly, grow longer. But the Moon now fades, and we move towards Her dark … Read more
The last day of the month (and the year) is sacred to Hecate. Hecate is the Goddess of Witches and the psychopomp, who shows the way to those crossing to the lands of the dead. As such She is the Guardian of the Crossroads (specifically, all mundane road crossings as well as the crossroads between … Read more
I used to wait for a sign, she said, before I did anything.Then one night I had a dreamand an angel in black tights came to me and said,You can start any time now,and then I said is this a sign?and the angel started laughing and I woke up. Now, I think the whole world … Read more
Circle of Life © Frank Howell“The Crone is the ancient holy one. She is grandmother, witch and hag. She has been ignored, trivialized, blamed and feared, for she holds powers that others deny. Powers of time and transformation. Powers you may fear, but would do better to understand. The Crone is the Mother of all … Read more
Tonight, we complete our advent magical working (unless you prefer to light your Center candle on Christmas.) For those of us who prefer to work with the energy of the Moon, this night’s Full Moon in Cancer is an incredibly powerful time. Not only is Cancer ruled by the Moon, so it is in its … Read more
Yule Blessings! Happy Winter Solstice!Hail to the returning Sun.We drink to the Old Gods.To the Holly, to the Oak, and Lady.A Merry Yule to all!— A very old Yuletide toast,from the lore of my dear magical sister Alruna The Shortest Day By Susan Cooper(author of The Dark is Rising) And so the Shortest Day came … Read more
O Yuletide Tree, O Yuletide TreeEvergreen and fragrantO Yuletide Tree, O Yuletide TreeEvergreen and fragrantWe bring you in our home to beA sign of life’s eternityO Yuletide Tree, O Yuletide TreeForever green and lovely. Evergreens have long been part of Winter Solstice celebrations. The evergreen trees, such as fir, pine and cedar or juniper, keep … Read more