An Autumn Gathering of Dreams

The darkened land, the brightening wave — And moonlight slants through Merlin’s cave. — Victoria Sackville-West, from “Moonlight“ Let us linger briefly, as we make our gratitude journey through the prayer beads, in order to hearken to the spell of lovely Autumn. For we are now moving into the Deep Waters of the Samhain season. … Read more

Wishing You a Blessed Celtic New Year

I can see the lights in the distance Trembling in the dark cloak of night Candles and lanterns are dancing, dancing A waltz on All Souls Night. — Loreena Mckennitt The Wheel of Time turns, and we are now in the magical period that ancient Celts and modern Witches call Samhain. Traditionally celebrated on Halloween, … Read more

Honoring The Cailleach at Samhain

There was a grove, immemorially inviolate, Hidden from the air above by interlacing branches… There fell fountain-streams, There gloomy images of Gods Stood guard, jutting, human-carven in tree-trunk shape… — from De Bello Civilis by Lucan (39-65 C.E.) As we approach the crossroads of the Old and the New Year at Samhain, we honor the … Read more

Traveling Between

The Cherokee always teach their young to listen. We hear not the crash of cymbals or the noise that rides the airwaves — but the sweet song of the meadow, the even rhythmic sounds of nature. It is here where the dikanowadidohi angel sings.— A Cherokee Feast of Days, Vol. 1 by Joyce Sequichie Hifler … Read more

Happy Birthday Scorpio!

Scorpios are often considered the most intense, profound, powerful members of the zodiac (and I swear, I’m not just saying that because I’m afraid to be on your bad side, Scorpio! Love ya! Smooches!). Even when they appear self-controlled and calm there is a seething intensity of emotional energy under the placid exterior. Sometimes Scorpios … Read more

Blessings of the New Moon in Libra

Dark Moon Goddess – Libra by StarweaverDark of the MoonNew beginningsDark of the MoonPlant a seed tonightDark of the MoonWhat we envisionWill come to be by the Full Moon’s light. Tonight is the dark of the Moon, the new beginning of one of our most important annual lunar cycles. It is this cycle that, as … Read more

Crossing the Samhain Threshold

Drop the last year into the silent limbo of the past. Let it go, for it was imperfect, and thank God that it can go. — Brooks AtkinsonTomorrow is the New Moon, occurring just before noon, Eastern Standard Time. The lunation period that surrounds Samhain can be thought of as the Samhain season, during which … Read more