Meditate on birth, initiation, consummation, repose, death, rebirth. -Dark Mirror: The Inner Work of Witchcraft by Yvonne Aburrow The cycle, or spiral that the spirit journeys through has been on my mind for quite a while. There is obviously the pattern of birth, life, and death. As I began to understand the wheel of the year, which is often related back to this cycle, I felt there was at least one more phase of the journey as there are four seasons to the year. I kept r

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

August 1st is the celebration of Lammas, the first of three harvest festivals. It is the time to begin reaping what was sown, physical crops and emotional/spiritual actions, and enjoy the accomplishments. The fall equinox is the second harvest festival and Samhain is the third. The word Lammas stems from "loaf mass", a Christian event, and bread is one of the main attractions of this holiday. However, this time of the season was celebrated before Christianity. Bread can be m

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...

Celebrate Beltane by honoring your senses.

Finally, spring is on its way. In my area, the daffodils often bloom first, and I saw some buds preparing to burst today! This year the...