Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance. ~ Epicurus We have another strong personality this week, as, like last week, a court card comes calling. For only the second time in these eight years of pulling my weekly cards, to help us celebrate the Equinox holiday of Ostara, let us welcome … Read more
Whether you tend a garden or not, you are the gardener of your own being, the seed of your destiny. ~ The Findhorn Community We receive another Pentacle this week, but unlike the King from the past two weeks, it does not necessarily point us to a literal person. Welcome this week to the Seven … Read more
Waiting is. ~ Valentine Michael Smith Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein This week, we are offered one last chance to launch our New Year’s new beginnings and hopes for 2013. This week of the Aries New Moon is a blend of the Aries astrological New Year’s energy with the dark moon’s seed-planting … Read more
Like any other gift, the gift of grace can be yours only if you’ll reach out and take it. Maybe being able to reach out and take it is a gift, too. ~ Frederick Buechner (b. 1926), theologian, poet, memoirist In about two weeks, we in the Northern Hemisphere will cross the threshold of Spring … Read more
As I turned the key and pushed open the front door, as I crossed the threshold, I thought how breathtaking, how fleeting, how precious was my ordinary day. Now is now. Here is my treasure. ~ Gretchen Rubin, Happier at Home From last week’s challenges and difficulties, this week’s Four of Wands brings structure and … 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 opportunity that the Divine One sends does not wake up those who are asleep. ~ Senegalese Proverb Wow! We are on a roll of powerful cards lately! For only the fourth time ever, with its last visit in 2013 also occurring during the week of the Full Moon in Virgo (only this time, the … Read more
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.
Once again, I am ignoring the misguided legacy of the sainted Patrick, and instead invite you to simply bask a moment in the splendor of Ireland.