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 …
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 …
Partings. In the course of our lives, we sometimes find it necessary to deal with the dissolution of a relationship; whether formal or informal, family or lover, long lasting or brief. In the Pagan world we create ceremony and ritual for these major life changes, and we recognize the need to include the deep spirituality …
Welcome to the new earth. Rabbits have introduced a new super virus to the human race, and we will now take over as the new highest life form of the planet. Prepare ye, Homo Sapiens, for a world of banana dreams and carrot juice wishes! Mwa ha ha ha! April Fools! As attractive as a …
In what ways does spring bring about awakening in you? Do you clean your house? Can you see into some dark corners you have been avoiding? Do you sift through dead leaves to find new shoots of plant beings in your yard? In this blog, I’ll explore my recent musings on how spring is awakening …
Ostara! Spring arrives in the Northern Hemisphere with the days and nights hitting the tipping point and now daylight will be longer. Temperatures are up, the ground is putting forth life. Always a joyous favorite! Fresh beginnings and new growth! Flowers everywhere! Check out our Spring Equinox page for all our spring blog posts and …
Imbolc is traditionally a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of spring. It is also Goddess Brighid’s special day when she is specifically honored and invited in to bless home and hearth. For many pagans and Wiccans, the Imbolc ritual is a time to make and renew vows, bless magickal tools, and make new beginnings. For …
Imbolc is a celtic word meaning “in the belly”. The Sabbat of Imbolc also known as Brigit’s Day or Candlemas. It’s a transition time in the year. The themes in the stars this Imbolc include healing and attention to home life. Many signs are experiencing forces of creativity and new beginnings. Let that light shine …
Music and Grief Music is evocative. Music is magical. Music is emotional. It helps us express what we cannot express through words alone. It can help us celebrate our lives. And music can help us grieve. Listen to our Crow Women albums Crow Goddess and Crow Magic, and in almost every song, you will hear …
