Song of Beltane by the glorious Caitlín Matthews from Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings I am the calm, I am the quickening, I am the intoxication and the force, I am the silence, I am the singer, I am the stallion galloping to its source. I am the bright pavilion and the feasting, I … Read more
Hymn of the Forests by Fiona MacLeod (William Sharp) We are the harps which the winds play, A myriad tones in one vast sound That the earth hearkens night and day– A ceaseless music swaying round The whole wide world, each voiceful tree Echoing the wave-chants of the sea. For even as inland waves that … Read more
As you may know, I am a Priestess of Enchantment. By this, I am referring to the root of the word “enchantment,” which is to use chanting or singing to create magic. In my practice, I believe that singing is a common language between human and non-human species and realms. Thus, this wonderful event for … Read more
Several times in my life, I have survived very close calls with tornadoes. Yesterday was one more, as the tornado that skipped through downtown Raleigh passed over the bookstore where I was giving readings. (There is no mistaking that sound). Our home in Durham was untouched, I am grateful to say. Although at first I … Read more
I invite you to continue to send the Waters of the World (and especially Japan) healing and blessings.
Such Singing in the Wild Branches by Mary Oliver from Owls and Other Fantasies: Poems and Essays Beacon Press, Boston, 2003 It was spring and finally I heard him among the first leaves— then I saw him clutching the limb in an island of shade with his red-brown feathers all trim and neat for the … Read more
Dear Earth, Enjoy your moment and take your time. The floor is all yours. We love you. Sincerely, people around the world 🙂 – one post on the Earth Hour Twitter feed Tonight, from 8:30-9:30pm, your local time, wherever you are, please join the world in celebrating Earth Hour. For one hour, everyone is asked … Read more