"Tempest" was one of the first songs that I wrote fairly quickly. It was during the time right before I delved into my first romantic relationship. We bonded over music and challenged each other to write a song. I was processing some of the feelings I had and my tendency to keep them to myself. Eventually, I did share some of the songs I wrote with him and he shared some of his with me. Music was something we bonded over, yet the relationship wasn't meant to last. Later the

Another song I wrote a few years ago while I was completing my masters degree. I was feeling a bit edgy and frustrated with things. I feel it reflects the inner battle I have, believing in my self-worth and wanting better for myself.  However, I can get trapped in anxiety and envious thoughts. It is a repetitive cycle that happens in mind, and I know it isn’t healthy. I think this comes through musically with the repetitive loop that starts in the beginning. The chorus ackn

Happy New Year! Part of me thought I should do a motivational review of a peppy song to get us ready for the New Year. Definitely excited for 2026. Yet, I have been wanting to reflect on a special playlist: the deathbed playlist. In a way, it is also motivating and inspiring. As a hospice/death worker, facing the death of others has a significant impact on my desire to live a full and meaningful life.  In my life there have been special songs that hold great meaning for me a

The Autumn season, with its emphasis on balance and continued surrender to the cycle of the seasons, has me reflecting on the Wiccan virtue of humility. Humility can be defined as: the quality of having a modest view of one's value or importance. freedom from pride or arrogance the absence of any feelings of being better than others In general, it is the state of being humble, which is essential for growing and learning as part of the Wiccan path. Coveners must be humble as

I am way behind on getting this post together, but it is technically still Libra season, which runs from Sept 21/23 through Oct 21/22/23 depending on the resource. As I mentioned in my Autumn Equinox post, Libra heralds the Autumn season encouraging us to reflect on balance.  The symbol of scales represents Libra, which some say harkens back to when Egyptians weighed the harvest or the Babylonian belief that after death we weigh our vices and virtues. Libra’s mantra is “I ba

The wheel of the year turns again as we meet the Autumn Equinox. Like the Spring Equinox, this day brings equal day and equal night. In the spring we planted the seeds of our hopes and longings for the year ahead. At the Autumn Equinox we continue to harvest and be thankful for what we have gained and accomplished.  Many celebrate the Autumn Equinox much like Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States. It is a time to share time with loved ones, enjoy the foods of the h

From August 23rd through September 22nd, we are in Virgo season. Virgo is the mutable Earth sign that is versatile and grounded in practicality. Virgo’s symbol is the Virgin, sometimes considered the maiden or priestess. She is holding a sheaf of wheat and is often depicted with wings. In ancient times, virgins were known as “those who belonged to themselves.” (Nicholas). They often served in temples and were known for their devotion and dedication to their deities, but also

Lammas, which I reflected on in a recent post, can be considered the height of Leo season. Leo reigns from July 22-August 22nd and is the fixed sign in the trio of Fire signs. The fierce lion is the symbol of Leo, which was chosen due to the shape of its constellation. Leo energy is very much aligned with the mantra "I will" and can be considered the "Fire of the Heart" (Hickey). In terms of the physical body, Leo governs over the heart, spine, and back. The 5th house of th

I had the absolute pleasure of attending workshops by Kristoffer Hughes and Mhara Starling. They both have such genuine and bold...

The summer solstice welcomes in the season of Cancer from June 21/22 through July 22. Cancer is the first water sign in the wheel of the year and since it aligns with the start of a season, Summer, it is a cardinal sign as described in my Aries post. I love how Chani Nicholas describes Cancer’s role “to initiate emotional ties, bonds, and feelings.” While not as assertive as Aries, Cancer can be assertive within the emotional level of things since it is a water sign like Pisc

I stand before my lady Mother, Goddess of the Moon "Come" she says, embracing me Our energy, a duet in tune She says: Pour into me all your pain Open up and let it flow In this complete surrender I can tell you what you need to know We are mirrors of each other Reflecting back and forth I am behind, in front, above, below Together we are True North You seek a path that is yours The Gods have heard your call To help others transform Yet you also must fall Fall into ash and mot

As a music therapy student, I learned about the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and music. Per the Association of Music and Imagery (...

So I have been a bit absent from blogging...mainly due to low energy from IVF and crafting in order to cope with the highs and lows of...

I wrote 'Interlude' a couple years ago. It is a mixture of a couple pieces of inspiration. Initially, I was inspired by what I called...

Now we are in the midst of Gemini season, which is from May 21-June 20. Gemini is a mutable sign signaling the end of the spring season....

Just prior to Sacred Space, Hathor the Egyptian Goddess of Love, Joy, Motherhood, Music, Fertility and much more came into my life. I had...

We are in the thick of Taurus season, which started on April 21st and continues until May 21st. Taurus is a fixed sign, meaning it is the...

I haven’t stayed true to the original post schedule I had because life is happening. But I always find a way to combine some of what I have been hoping to share so I don’t get too far behind. Here I am now, combining some reflections on songwriting and taking time to create a song offering to Mother Earth for Earth Day. As I have mentioned before, I love songs and lyrics. For a long time now I have kept journals of original song lyrics. Typically, I start with lyrics when wr

Liminal Spaces The first session I attended was by Rissa Miller called “Between Worlds: Understanding Liminal Spaces.” I wanted to...

One of my favorite Tarot and Oracle pairings is The Intuitive Night Goddess Tarot and The Lunar Nomad Oracle. Today I pulled the six of...