In my beginning is my end. In my end is my beginning. ~ T. S. Eliot This week, we in the Northern Hemisphere will be celebrating the sacred rites of Beltane, while our neighbors below the equator observe the great sabbat of Samhain. In addition to these ancient threshold ceremonies, there is a New Moon … Read more
Patience is necessary, and one cannot reap immediately where one has sown. ~ Soren Kierkegaard This magical week of the Sabbat of Lughnasadh (sometimes called Lammas), we welcome the Three of Wands. In the numerology of the Tarot, Threes are the expansion cards, the creative growth that comes from the initiative of One combined with … Read more
Blessed Woman of the hills, Heal all wounds, heal all ills. Blessed Woman of the flame, Awaken me to renew again. ~ Song to Brighid, from the Alexander Carmichael Carmina Gadelica as arranged by Lisa Thiel Rejoice, my dear ones! This is the holy day of Imbolc, as we celebrate the last push of Winter … Read more
The Circle is Cast. We are between the worlds . And what happens between the worlds Affects all the worlds. ~ Traditional Circle casting In this powerful week of the Full Taurus Moon, and the celebration of Samhain, the most solemn holiday in the Wheel of the Year, The Hanged Man makes a very rare appearance. … Read more
Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life…Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not … Read more
There is only so much we can control, and then our only choice is to surrender to the Earth’s timing. The pace of Nature is a gift, not an obstacle.
Blessed Litha! Now we align with the ways of our ancestors, and join together to protect our descendants. On this day, we honor the Turning.
Tonight is a powerful magical cusp, as we come to this holy threshold. The Wheel of Time turns, the Light reaches its climax. Celebrate with me.
This is one of the most powerful and happy holidays in the Wheel of the Year! Light fires, dance with the Wild Ones, and surrender to enchantment.
Blessings of the Equinox to you and yours! Today is Ostara, the first day of Spring and our celebration of fertility, new growth, and rebirth.