If you have read some of my previous blogs, or taken a workshop that I taught, or listened to me ramble at the store – there is a good chance you have heard me sing the praises of author Katherine Genet and her book series Wilde Grove. The Wilde Grove series, and it’s spin off series, tell the story of a group of people who walk the ancient paths of mysticism, witchcraft, and Druidry – honoring the Earth. What is... Read more
Hearth magick has long been a part of my personal spiritual practice but it is not something I talk about often as its own subject. Hearth witch is also not a label I use. My practice includes so many different types of magicks, I can’t really list them all. I do believe that there is a bit of hearth witch in all of us, and our ancestors probably practiced quite a bit of hearth magick as well. When my husband... Read more
Do you know what the Mystery is? Let me tell you about my Spring and all of it’s mysteries. In my kindred, each ritual (or blót as we call it) is followed by a sumbel. A sumbel is a ritual that allows all attendees to participate if they wish by making toasts or boasts. The sumbel ritual can also stand on its own and can be especially good for larger groups and festivals. I have found it to be the... Read more
You should be afraid. This was part of a message I received from Freya a couple of weeks ago. Today I want to share a specific conversation I had with two of my gods, Odin and Freya. And not to sound like a broken record, but the conversation was about “The War” or as it is often called “The Tower Times.” If you would like some background on The Tower Times, no one says better than John Beckett and I... Read more
It is 2025 and our tarot card for this year is card number 9 – The Hermit. This card invites introspection. Instead of pushing forward, this card advocates for a strategic withdrawal, a pause for self-reflection and understanding. The Hermit is about assessing our past choices, finding wisdom, learning more and sometimes being more reclusive or protective of our energy. Each suit reflects the meaning of The Hermit card back to us in some way. If we can study and... Read more
2025 is a 9 year. In January I wrote a blog that touched on some of the astrological and numerical predictions for 2025. One of the things I like to do to help me “get a read” on the year is to find out what the tarot card for the year is and learn about the Chinese astrology for the year ahead. I’ve been thinking about this year’s tarot card and numerology for a long time. Long before 2025 was... Read more
Have you heard of the three rings of magickal protection? This is a technique that I learned from Terry Riley when I was a baby Pagan, and it has stuck with me since. I love sharing it because it is unique and can be easy to do. If you’ve read any of my previous blogs, or seen me lead a workshop, you’ve probably heard me say that protection is the bread and butter of energetic work. It also goes hand... Read more
Imbolc is an ancient Gaelic holiday celebrating the very first stirrings of new life–the earliest breaths of spring. After months of turning inward, of hibernation and of rest, life is beginning to stir again. Spiritually, this is a time of new life coming into manifestation. We may only be seeing the tiniest hints of life above the surface but things are really beginning to stir in the darkness. The Celtic History of Imbolc Imbolc, deeply rooted in Gaelic history, intertwines... Read more
January is a liminal time for me. I have realized that the period of time between New Year’s and Imbolc is my time to get prepared for the year ahead. I start to think about any big plans I have for the year and what the year might look like. One of the things I like to do to help me “get a read” on the year is to find out what the tarot card for the year is and... Read more
How does your Paganism shape your life? It is the beginning of a new year, which means it is time to ask ourselves the big questions and think about what we want from the year ahead. This time of year often brings out my inner Hestia. I am getting ready to cleanse, clean and reconsecrate my spiritual tools and altars – both public and private. The winter also encourages me to retreat to my office and spend more time at... Read more
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