Reflections on my journey with Mama Earth and Grandmother Moon
Traditional Lúnasa arrives at sunset tonight, as does Imbolg, for those in the Southern Hemisphere! In the Celtic Wheel of the Year, we celebrate not just one Autumn Festival but three: the First Harvest (aka First Fruit) of Lúnasa, traditionally celebrated on August 1st; the Second Harvest at the Autumn Equinox (aka Fómhar, Mabon and Alban Elfed) on September… Continue reading Lúnasa Blessings!
Photo by bantersnaps on Unsplash In our previous post — Create space for something wonderful... — I shared some thoughts on the Full Moon, that the energies of the moon and sky can "raise our awareness to our own transformation, to the shifts in perspective that have been whispering quietly just under the surface of our conscious minds…… Continue reading A Release Ritual with Stones
Today, Tuesday February 25th, is the last day of Shrovetide in the Christian church, and is known by many names in various traditions, such as: Fat Tuesday, as one consumed all the fats in the larder (meat, butter, cream, cheese, eggs, etc.) before the beginning of Lent the next day Mardi Gras, in French, also… Continue reading Celebrating Fat Tuesday aka Pancake Tuesday
I often celebrate the Full Moon with a Goddess Bath, to celebrate the Goddess within, using a special bath salt blend to celebrate and honour my Self, which is both relaxing and detoxifying . . . and perfect for the ancient Februa purification traditions. And I will celebrate Aphrodite and my Self with a Goddess Bath… Continue reading Celebrate your inner goddess on Valentine’s Day
"The Triumph of Pan" by Nicholas Poussin (1594 – 1665) February 14th is celebrated as Valentine's Day, and is also a Feast Day for Venus and Aphrodite . . . a perfect time to celebrate the Goddess within and love of all kinds! I love how the significance and meaning of this date has changed… Continue reading Valentine’s Day lustful loving and pagan roots
Join your family, friends and SiStars in celebrating YOUR HerStory on Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Little Christmas in Irish). For those of you not familiar with Women’s Little Christmas, it is a Celtic tradition from days of yore and is still celebrated in Ireland, the Isle of Man and in some parts of England and… Continue reading Celebrate your Herstories on Nollaig na mBan 2020
May something magical happen to you today...... And if you haven't found the magic, create your own! A RITUAL / CEREMONY FOR WINTER SOLSTICE DAYS Here is a simple magical ceremony for the Winter Solstice period (and/or during the peak or waning energy of the Moon), for releasing what you no longer need, and accepting… Continue reading 12 Days of Solstice 2019: Awaken the Magic
Tributes to Hekate were found at ancient crossroads, with statues placed so weary travellers could seek her protection. Any crossroad or liminal place (for me, it’s the seashore or the river's edge) is a perfect place to honour Hekate. And there are many ways to do so . . . with a feast, a release… Continue reading Celebrate Hekate with feasting and ritual
Personal change can be both rewarding and tumultuous... and not just because of the process itself, but because of the emotions associated with the change. Change in the world around us — natural, social, political — can also be chaotic and unsettling, even when it is positive change. And at this time of the Waning… Continue reading MoonDay Musings: Processing change and release
This year, 2019, the August Full Moon in Aquarius arrives on August 15th at 12:29 UTC, on a day that many also celebrate the Roman goddess/priestess Diana, or her Greek counterpart Artemis. Consider working with goddess-priestess Diana on this Full Moon; she is a strong ally to women, fertility and childbirth. I first made a… Continue reading A Full Moon celebration for goddess Diana
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