Yes, June 24th is International Fairy Day! Some think of a fairy as any magical creature but in the folklore of Britain and Ireland the range is less broad, encompassing various sprites, nature spirits — some with good intentions and some not quite-so-good! For me, International Fairy Day is a day to celebrate that heritage… Continue reading Celebrate International Fairy Day on June 24
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Lughnasadh Ritual and Magick: Abundance, Rebirth and Coeur-age
I love this quote from Henry David Thoreau, which – for me – perfectly captures my thoughts about Lughnasadh (aka Lammas) and other harvest festivals: that true abundance is intangible and that we are a speck in the immense cosmos around us, a piece of star dust in the human form. Each year at Lughnasadh, I… Continue reading Lughnasadh Ritual and Magick: Abundance, Rebirth and Coeur-age
Coeur-ageous Magic for the New Moon in Leo
The New Moon in Leo arrives 23-July @ 02:45 AM Pacific Time / 09:45 UTC. Are you ready to enter this new doorway of transformation? Silver RavenWolf, in her book The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation Solitary Witch, suggests the New Moon in Leo is a good time for spells for courage,… Continue reading Coeur-ageous Magic for the New Moon in Leo
A Sweet Release Ritual for the Third Quarter Moon
Wisdom from Seanmháthair Gealach (Grandmother Moon), Part Two Third Quarter Moon in Aries arrives on Day 22 at: 16-July @ 12:25 PM Pacific Time / 16-July @ 20:25 UTC Once you have read Part One of the Third Quarter Moon Wisdom, Third Quarter Moon: Your Dark Mother allies, you may want to try this gentle release… Continue reading A Sweet Release Ritual for the Third Quarter Moon
Reflections on the Full Moon in Capricorn: Spellcraft & Ritual
Wisdom from Seanmháthair Gealach (Grandmother Moon) Full Buck Moon in Capricorn arrives on Day 15 at 08-July @ 9:06 PM PT / 09-July @ 04:06 UTC SPELLCRAFT & RITUAL The Full Moon is associated with the magick of completing, healing and empowering… and for creating the magickal life you want. Many practitioners choose to do… Continue reading Reflections on the Full Moon in Capricorn: Spellcraft & Ritual
Casting with the Moon
In my Wisdom from Grandmother Moon posts, I often talk about the energies of the Moon, the Soul Questions for the lunar journey, and the Rituals one might use, for instance, at the Waxing Moon or the New Moon, such as releases in the Waning phase and setting goals or intentions or starting new projects… Continue reading Casting with the Moon
The magick in my life
I like to think there is magick in my life. Everyday. Everywhere. And sometimes I use a little spellcraft to manifest my intentions even more, or to create or support the magick. How do YOU define magick? The Oxford Dictionary defines magic as "the power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces."… Continue reading The magick in my life
Dreaming with the Stars
What do you see when you look up at the night sky? What do you dream about when you see the stars, the moon, a comet or a shooting star? When I was a child, I dreamt of being an astronaut or an astronomer...or both. I loved the night sky... identifying the planets and constellations,… Continue reading Dreaming with the Stars
A Lughnasadh ritual for Abundance and Rebirth
I love this quote from Henry David Thoreau, which - for me at least - perfectly captures my thoughts about Lughnasadh and other harvest festivals... that true abundance is intangible and that we are a speck in the immense cosmos around us, a piece of stardust in the human form. “The true harvest of my life… Continue reading A Lughnasadh ritual for Abundance and Rebirth
Dreaming back my Sisters
As part of my work and development in shamanism and other mysteries, I am journeying with my guides to reveal my magical or spiritual names... These are often secret, kept to our heart, but some people choose to use them publicly, especially in ritual or healing work, spellcraft, and journeys. The names vary as much… Continue reading Dreaming back my Sisters