Blessings of the Aries New Moon!

Dark of the MoonNew beginningsDark of the MoonPlant a seed tonightDark of the MoonWhat we envisionWill come to be by the Full Moon’s light. The Sun and Moon conjoined in the sign of Aries at around midnight Eastern time, so we are now in the New Moon of the new astrological year. My friend, astrologer … Read more

Moccasin Flowers

Moccasin Flowersby Mary Oliver All my life,so far,I have lovedmore than one thing, including the mossy hoovesof dreams, includingthe spongy litterunder the tall trees. In springthe moccasin flowersreach for the cracklinglick of the sun and burn down. Sometimes,in the shadows,I see the hazy eyes,the lamb-lips of oblivion,its deep drowse,and I can imagine a new nothingin … Read more

The Grace Thalia

Where flowers bloom, so does hope. — Lady Bird Johnson Now the Wheel of Time has turned once more, and Spring gives forth Her new life and abundance. Sweet possibilities float through the air like pollen. This tender time of fragile, but relentless new growth is a time for breathing, clearing away what is stale … Read more

Psalm 66

Spring’s Arrival © Willow Arlenea Psalm 66from Earth Psalmsby Angela Magara Shout, shout with joy.Shout for the honor that is Life. Shout the greatness of this world. And the pleasure and pain of it.Ring the Universe with gratitude.For bulbs do burst to flowers and Seeds spring to life without labor,Enfolded in Time’s cloak.As do we. … Read more

More Spring Celebrations

Spring ChantBy Ivo Dominguez, Jr Joy In The Gold Buds Of Spring.Passion In The Greening Leaf,Joy In The Rising Day.Passion Neath The Glowing Moon,Come Swelling Tides Of Spring.Fill Me With The Promise Of Green. The Spring rites continue as many Pagans and Witches will be gathering over this weekend to celebrate the Full Moon Esbat … Read more

Saturday Poetry

Early Spring © Ailyn Hoey Part Two: Nature LXXXV by Emily Dickinson A Light exists in spring Not present on the year At any other period. When March is scarcely here A color stands abroad On solitary hills That silence cannot overtake, But human nature feels. It waits upon the lawn; It shows the furthest … Read more

New Moon in Pisces

Moonboat to Dreamland © Hugh WilliamsDark of the MoonNew beginningsDark of the MoonPlant a seed tonightDark of the MoonWhat we envisionWill come to be by the Full Moon’s light. On this auspicious New Moon in Pisces, we are invited to make a new, fresh start. This weekend, we’ll turn our clocks forward, and suddenly we … Read more

Welcome March!

March: An Odeby Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837-1909)Please remember – For best results, poetry is meant to be read aloud! I.Ere frost-flower and snow-blossom faded and fell, and the splendour of winter had passed out of sight,The ways of the woodlands were fairer and stranger than dreams that fulfil us in sleep with delight;The breath of … Read more

Fasting as a Sacred Practice

Prayer takes us half way towards God,fasting takes us to the gates of Heaven. — Mohammed As we journey through this year, we are exploring the gifts of the Graces, inviting them to bring their gifts of Radiance and Bliss into our lives. In order to receive these gifts, we are making sacred space, exploring … Read more