Blessings of the New Moon in Pisces

For today’s New Moon, I am sharing this wonderful post from the terrific astrologer, Dana Gerhardt. No way I could begin to say it better.  May your rites be blessed! ~ Beth Pisces New Moon:  Call and Response by Dana Gerhardt Intro: It’s another New Moon: when the magically minded make wishes and astrologers attempt … Read more

The Year of the Hierophant with Caitlín Matthews, Part Two

Please celebrate the Year of the Hierophant with me as I share Part Two of my guest blog, from one of the greatest living Speaker of Mysteries — the sublime Caitlín Matthews. I invite you to post the results of your readings, if you try the enclosed spread. And once again, thank you, Caitlín. ~ … Read more

Celebrating the Year of the Hierophant with Caitlín Matthews

Every January for the last 12 years or so, I have written an essay discussing the Tarot Year, which is based on the Major Arcana card that corresponds to the one- or two-digit number that we get when we add up (and sometimes reduce) the digits of the year. If you recall from my series … Read more

Wishing You a Most Merry Yule!

Happy Winter Solstice! Now, in the ancient ways of our Ancestors, let us make merry for the days of Yuletide!  (Yes, more than one. Twelve, as a matter of fact). This morning or tonight (if you didn’t already) you can light the 5th and final candle of your Solstice Sun Wheel. (If you are counting … Read more

Consecration of the Commonplace

“As I watch the stars of evening, and in the morning open my window toward the east, I shall observe the Ceremonial of quietness of heart, of simplicity, and poise of spirit, that I may keep my soul and the souls of others free from entanglements in the machinery of the day.” — Ceremonials of … Read more