Winter solstice certainly gives us something to sing about! In this post, I’ll share several of my favorite chants for Winter Solstice rituals. Some of these songs help us appreciate the beauty of the darkness, on this night when the dark is at its height of power. Others celebrate the joy of the sun’s rebirth …
Yuletime is when I get really excited about apples. Though they are harvested in the fall they can keep much longer since they store well in cool cellars without refrigeration throughout the winter. So Yule apples have always been a traditional holiday food and beverage at this time of year. One winter tradition called Wassailing, …
Fire flare, rising in the sky your fearsome glow, Deep down, from Pele’s womb, pushing from below, Toast me, burn me, consume me, the catalyst For Phoenix flight, light the night, let your power grow. from Calling the Elements, by Carole McWilliams, on our album Crow Magic This post is the third in my series …
Cynthia Crossen is a successful writer of heartfelt songs that are popular within the Pagan community. I interviewed her about her song, The Roots of My Heart, and she described to me her philosophy of song and her dedication to her craft. She joyfully works to nurture singing and song celebration throughout many communities and …
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Handfasting Wedding Ceremonies Handfasting wedding ceremonies are sacred rites of passage, and if you have a chance to be a part of one, it may change your life forever. There are many types of wedding rituals from cultures across the globe, and today many people wish to combine aspects of several sacred traditions to create …
Samhain Night, the song, begets your Samhain Ritual The Crow Women song Samhain Night from our album Seasons (available from us) was written to parallel the flow of your Samhain ritual. Follow along to create your own Samhain Night. Midnight calls, the witching hourThe veil grows thin, we raise our power As both hands of …
In autumn I begin harvesting my dried scarlet runner bean pods to have dry beans throughout the winter. Scarlet runner beans are an heirloom and many heirloom bean varieties are being rediscovered for their flavor and beauty. These beans have many uses throughout the seasons. Their scarlet flowers are a delicious edible flower in the …
I’m a writer. My inspiration grows in the fertile soil of my Garden of Dreams. You, dear reader, are a creator, too. Whether you create delicious food, stories or songs, happy children or empowering rituals, you need to nurture your own creative garden. When I was a girl, one of my favorite nursery rhymes was …
Bright sky, eagles take to fly, east wind blowsSun rise, far seeing eyes, blessed sight to knowthe path, the song, forever new, like the dawn, goes on and on calling me, shows the way to go. Calling the Elements, by Carole McWilliams, on our album Crow Magic This post continues my series on the elements. …
I composed my song Balance in All Things for use in group rituals for either fall equinox or spring equinox. That vision came to life this autumn in a Mabon ritual to bring balance. In this post, I’ll share that ceremony, with how-to instructions for you, dear reader. I hope you’ll incorporate these ideas in …
