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Blessings of the New Moon

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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

Homework for the Eclipse

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As you may know by now, on weekends (except for Goddess Sundays), I like to step back and share the visions of other creators, artists, and agents of the awakening.  This is from one of my very favorite visionaries, who is all three. On the threshold of deep change that many expect may be triggered … Read more

Blessings of the New Moon in Pisces

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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“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