August 29 The Birth of Hathor In the Egyptian traditions, today is the birthday feast of the Goddess Hathor. Hathor is a very ancient Goddess, pre-dating the times of the Pharaoh dynasties. Horus was associated with kingship, and Hathor was associated with the queen. Her name translates to “The House of Horus,” for it is … Read more
Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance. Epicurus (341-271 BCE) Every Day is Sacred: August 25 Today is the celebration of the Opiconsivia, honoring the Roman Goddess of abundance, Ops (also known as Opis). Already considered an ancient deity by the Romans, She is the consort of the God, Saturn and … Read more
This Moon nurtures our creative genius, brilliance, innovation, and ability to go against all odds- sometimes with little social support. ~ Mooncircles.com Blessings of the Aquarius Full Moon, which is also a Blue Moon, meaning it is the 2nd Full Moon in one calendar month. We haven’t had a Blue Moon since 2012, and the … Read more
Glory of the Day-Star, hail! Lifter of the Light, Burnisher of the Sky. Gifts of love to earth are bringing, Summer’s shimmer, dew’s delight. Dancing be the heart within us, Open be our souls to bliss, Courage vanquish every shadow, Greet Midsummer with a kiss. by Caitlín Matthews, from Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings … Read more
Hand in hand, with Fairy grace, Will we sing, and bless this place. ~ Titania, from William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, today is the last day of Spring. This is Midsummer’s Eve, the night before the sabbat of Litha (Summer Solstice/Alban Hefin/Midsummer). Besides Samhain and Beltane, … Read more
Everyone by now must be aware that this Full Moon is being called a Blood Moon, in part because it was eclipsed early this morning. I offer these insights about it, starting with the blog post today from my friend and world-renowned astrologer, Lynn Hayes: Blood Moon, Full Moon, Eclipse! April 4, 2015 This eclipse … Read more
Hail Holy Ostara! Hail the daughter born at Delling’s door, At the gate of day who bears the morning light! Hail Ostara, Lady of the Spring Dawn! ~ Heathen Kinship Blessings Welcome Spring! As you probably know, this is the Vernal Equinox in the northern hemisphere, and it is Autumn Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere. … Read more
As you may know from my December newsletter, I was at the Sacred Space/Between the Worlds conference last week, and it was a doozy of a trip. About 350 magickal people from all traditions gathered to engage in powerful work for these Tower Times, as Byron Ballard so aptly calls this cusp of the aeon … Read more
Between having my whole bedroom illuminated all night with this magical Moonlight, as well as being befuddled from all my wild Full Moon dreams, I honestly don’t have the energy to come up with anything pithy on my own today. Instead, I gratefully share the wisdom of some of my favorite astrologers. First, from my … Read more
Dark of the Moon — New beginnings. Dark of the Moon — Plant a seed tonight. Dark of the Moon — What we envision Will come to be By the Full Moon’s light. In this moment of darkness that is Lady Luna’s rebirth, make a wish. Now is the time for our seeds of intention … Read more