Cherishing the Wild Seed There is always a place for wilderness in your life, even if the forest that you visit is only in your imagination. It is important–now, more than ever–to cherish wild places and the creatures that call them home. In the midst of a myriad of catastrophes, both environmental and political, you …
Witches at the county faireat hotdogs and cotton candy.They ride the merry-go-round.They admire the sheep, goats, pigs,the rabbits and chickens,and especially the black cats –long hairs, short hairs,gold eyes and green eyes,and a couple with one of each. They ride the ferris wheel, laughing,holding tight to their pointy hats.They sample the pumpkin breadwith newt’s eye …
The Goddess is Alive, and Magic is Afoot! This is more than a bumper sticker; this is the foundation of our spiritual practice. This concept was never more clear to me than a few years ago, when the Crow Goddess gave me a song, and made darn sure that I learned and taught it! It’s …
Warrior women for today The world may not be much different now from 6 months ago, but we in the US are experiencing it much differently. Global pandemics have been affecting many of our fellow beings on this planet for years; Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) have been oppressed for centuries. And, warrior …
Wow! It’s already more than a month past the Summer Solstice and it’s apparent the days are getting shorter. We are at Lammas, celebrating the first harvests, the bounty that follows the fertility of Oestara and Beltane. This is a perfect time to make a corn husk dolly to celebrate this abundance. You can find our …
Lughnassadh: A festival marking the beginning of harvest time. Usually observed on August 1st but the actual astrological timing of the Sun being at midpoint in Leo this year is August 6. Lughnassadh is a time of people gathering for games and feasting! Oh, yes, and harvesting! This year shall be a bit different with …
“All she wants to do is dance, dance, dance…”. Yes, that pertains to witches and Pagans, too! Within a Pagan circle or community, sacred dance is often incorporated in ritual and ceremony. Therefore, energy is raised and we connect with Majick and The Goddess in a special way. Movement is the most valuable and beneficial …
Why a wildfire ritual? Because it’s summer again, and here in the western US, that often means wildfire season. Living in a wildfire zone gives one a different perspective on fire. As pagans, we tend to work with fire as the candle, the match, the bonfire. We experience the fire as purifying and transforming. But …
For the last several years I have been attempting to become a beekeeper, which to me means encouraging bees to stick around and live healthy productive lives within the little house I have provided for them, so that I might share in their bounty. As a witch from a Dianic tradition, I love that almost …
Summer Solstice (also known as Litha), the longest day of the year, is such a bittersweet day. The sun is at the peak of its power, yet at this moment its decline begins, and the days to come will become shorter and shorter as the year advances toward autumn. The very first ritual our circle …
