Invocation to Quan Yin

I call upon the Goddess Kuan Yin, Mother of Compassion, who hears And answers the cries of all hearts, Who carries the pearl of illumination And pours forth a stream of healing waters. Bless me with your spiritual peace. Mother of Mercy Compassionate Lady Kuan Yin You who hears the weeping world And comforts its…

Invocation to White Buffalo Calf Woman

I invite Pte’ San Win, White Buffalo Calf Woman, and the 13 Original Clan Mothers, all our guides and angels to be with me this day, this month, this year. May the vision of White Buffalo Calf Woman Bless and Purify those in need. May I feel the moving of her Pure Spirit within me….

Invocation to Athena

Athena Athena, Goddess of wisdom and peace Athena, Goddess of warfare, strategy, and technology Athena, Goddess reason, writing, and handcrafts Athena, whose wisdom and guidance led Odysseus, Jason, Heracles, and Perseus to triumph Daughter of Zeus and Meti – Titan of knowledge and wisdom, who sprang full grown from Zeus’ head Athena, wielder of the…

The Cross Quarter in the beginning of February

The beginning of February (2/4 this year) is one of the cross-quarters (the midpoint between a solstice and equinox) of the year. The two in May and November mark the thinning of the veil; some people know them as Beltaine (or May Day) and Samhain (or Halloween, or Dio De los Muertos, or All Saints…

Empower Your Calendar

I noticed that my calendar was telling me the the Ides of May were this upcoming weekend, and I couldn’t remember why I’d made a note of it, so I went puttering around the internet, like ya do, in search of more information. I still don’t know why I made a note of it, but…

Today is Astrological Beltane

Beltane is a cross-quarter celebration, meaning it’s halfway between an Equinox and a Solstice (the other cross-quarters are Samhain, Imbolc, and Lughnasadh or Lammas). As such, it is marked by astrological features rather than calendrical ones. People note its passing on the calendar because it’s easier for most people to think that way, but Beltane…

The Transformational Energy of the Equinox at the New Moon/Eclipse

At 2:36am Thursday night into Friday morning (Pacific time) there will be a full solar eclipse. Of course, we won’t see it on the west coast of the United States (or anywhere in the US), because it will be nighttime. That does not mean we won’t be affected by the energy. That moment in time,…

We and the Earth Are One

I love getting things like this in my inbox: Hey everyone, here is an update report from Brian in Israel on the state of the Barley crop. The Barley crop must be ripe for harvest in order to call the upcoming month the new year.  It appears that the crops are at that stage and…

From the February Newsletter: Blessed Imbolc!

Imbolc is a time of renewal and rebirth as the Goddess springs forth from deep within the earth where She has rested since Samhain. We see the physical form of this in our gardens – as the daffodils and crocus begin to sprout and bloom (in some parts of the world, anyway), we are secure…

Links to carry you into the New Year

What animals teach us about psychedelics Simulations back up theory that Universe is a hologram This video explains why death might not actually be real A bit late, sorry… Owls Wings – Hail, Brightener of Darkness! Happy Solstice to One and All! 35 Spiritual Books to read 10 TED Talks to Watch When Every Conceivable…