A great video piece on the art colony where we’re going to be building the Shamanic Labyrinth Infectious, un-self-conscious enthusiasm 7 ways to boost self-confidence Music therapy for coma patients On Place, Pagan Values, and Politicizing Paganism Love that Flows from the Heart of the Earth~A Chant 11 Habits of Happy People Sam Berns’ philosophy…
Category: Ritual
Not Celebrating Mothers’ Day?
Perhaps Lemuralia is more your speed… The Romans would take this time, right after the apex of the thinning of the veils, to purge their homes of evil spirits. They weren’t fans of the ancestors, as it turns out. From Wikipedia : The head of the household who was responsible for getting up at midnight…
Bubbles!
I can’t remember if I’ve mentioned it before or not, but I’ve started doing a video series of rituals for The Crystal Matrix. April’s video was a simple Faery ritual using bubbles for releasing. Other instructors are also offering monthly videos. You can see them all over at the Crystal Matrix’s blog or on their…
A toodle around the web
5 languages that could change the way you see the world The psychology of procrastination …and the astrology of perfectionism 9 things mainstream America needs to understand about Native values Why walking through a doorway makes you forget… Did I post this already? Releasing ritual for March Forcing yourself to be a morning person if…
Ode to Brigid
Fire at birth Waters of life and healing Lightning bolt of inspiration Goddess of the head Goddess of the heart Show me the ins and outs of my path Highlight the best course And call out my places of healing Blessed Brigid Harbinger of Spring Keeper of Stories Wise woman of the Northeast Work though…
Web Links Wrap Up
As I putter around the internet, I come across things that ought to be shared with you. For your consideration… Inviting the Secular Another reason to get a good night’s sleep Magick and Social Justice Mindfulness 101 Just Love 7 Things That Probably Don’t Increase Breast Cancer Risk
October Newsletter
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Harvest Moon
Full moon is Monday night. Her influence carries over until the wee hours of the morning on Friday. The full moon tends to be a magical time for people. Sometimes that’s good, and we are inspired; sometimes it’s less desirable, and people get a little wacky. When a woman’s cycle syncs up with the full…
New Moon in Leo (and other assorted energies)
The energy right now is all about being authentic and owning who you are in all of your awesomeness. Figure out what you are interested in, rather than what you think you should be interested in. Have fun, because you can’t be inauthentic when you’re having fun. Discover your superpower. Carry around a little notebook…
New Moon in Cancer, Moving out of Mercury Retrograde
We did our monthly New Moon Gathering tonight, and had some new people, which is always lovely. It was a powerful meditation for me. Here are some barebones notes about the current energies: New Moon in Cancer (water sign) – first lunar cycle of the summer (Mad Midsummer Moon) Intentions set now have the possibility…
Weekly Web Links Round Up from Around the Web… Links…
As I wander around the web, I come across links that should be shared, and this is my way of keeping it down to one post a week… Ways to celebrate the longest day of the year Day-to-day actions & attitudes that research has shown strengthen a relationship Stray cat finds a friend at the…
Full Moon in Scorpio
Full Moon isn’t usually my thing. This one was pulling on me and I couldn’t figure out why until I realized it was in Scorpio, which features strongly in my chart. If it’s calling you as well, here are some thoughts from the astrologers I read the most: Jessica Shepherd: “This Scorpio Full Moon wants…