Because I am very public about my practice of Witchcraft, people frequently ask me where they can find a coven, a grove, a circle, or other group with whom to study, worship and practice magic. It’s not always easy. In America (at least until the next election), we no longer condemn Craft practitioners to capital … Read more
As you know, on Wednesdays, I usually take a break from opinions and rhetoric. But this is just too important, and it is mostly a graphic, not an essay. According to The Atlantic and The New York Times, any coherent, honest discussion of the debt ceiling should include this chart. It is a graphic of … Read more
No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it. ~ Albert Einstein I know I have been a bit quiet these last couple of days and I hope you’ll forgive me being elsewhere occupied. But lately, this is something that has been much on my mind, especially as we move … Read more
As you know, on the weekends, I like to turn my blog over to the creativity and views of other artists, visionaries, and thoughtful voices. Today, I am posting some news from Jason-Pitzl Waters’ blog of Pagan news, The Wild Hunt. It includes a powerful quote from my friend and colleague at Cherry Hill Seminary, … Read more
On Tuesday, I posted an emergency request for you to ask our governor to veto some poorly worded legislation. Unfortunately, I have since learned that the inflammatory condemnation of this bill, which I shared here, was distorted and unfair. I apologize and am posting an update and correction today. Dear friends and visitors, This is … Read more
Dear friends and visitors, This is a very different kind of blog post today, but it is an emergency situation. My home state of North Carolina is under attack. The NC legislature is about to make it a felony to be an alternative health practitioner! State Senate Bill 31 (SB 31) will make non-licensed health … Read more
He who lives without folly isn’t so wise as he thinks. ~ Francois De La Rochefoucauld (1613 – 1680) Since it is the first of the month, I had originally planned to begin our discussion of the Fourth House of the birth chart today. But I am instead taking a slight detour to rant. Sorry. … Read more
The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation because in the degradation of woman, the very fountains of life are poisoned at their source. ~Lucretia Mott (1793-1880) Quaker, abolitionist, first to organize for women’s rights Today is the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. Stand up and show your support for … Read more
There was music in the cafes at night And revolution in the air. ~ Bob Dylan, from Tangled Up in Blue This is a very powerful Moon, which has already changed signs now from Leo to Virgo, even as the Sun moves today from Aquarius to Pisces. Still the energy lingers, like the echoes of … Read more