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Standing with the American Autumn

by Beth on October 6, 2011

From the blog of a young woman who has studied under Joanna Macy, who is a part of the Pagan cluster and is on the front lines in Occupy DC, which is a part of the greater transformational energy moving and growing before our eyes. Thank you, beautiful Riyana, for standing for us. I am [...]

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Because I am very public about my practice of Witchcraft, people frequently ask me where they can find a coven, a grove, a circle, or other group with whom to study, worship and practice magic. It’s not always easy. In America (at least until the next election), we no longer condemn Craft practitioners to capital [...]

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Blessings of the New Moon in Virgo

by Beth on August 28, 2011

Dark of the Moon New beginnings Dark of the Moon Plant a seed tonight Dark of the Moon What we envision Will come to be by the Full Moon’s light. New beginnings! Today, we welcome the magical lunation that will transition the Northern Hemisphere from Summer to Autumn.  Rather than offering the burgeoning energy of [...]

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Drawing Down the Lightning

by Beth on July 8, 2011

Wind of knowledge Simple and wise, Bringer of the lightning That strikes in our minds. Come to us. Be here now. From Circle Casting Song © Susan Falkenrath Wolf, from Reclaiming Second Chants Thank you with all my heart to everyone who has been sharing your own experiences here. Your responses are profoundly inspiring. It [...]

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What really interests me is whether God had any choice in the creation of the world. ~  Albert Einstein We have a rare and auspicious visitor this week, as The Magician comes calling for the first time in over two years. The Magician is the initiator of consciousness, awareness, and action.  He is the realization [...]

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Dark of the Moon New beginnings Dark of the Moon Plant a seed tonight Dark of the Moon What we envision Will come to be By the Full Moon’s light. It’s a pretty powerful beginning this month, with not only a partial eclipse (just before 5 this morning, Eastern time), but also a Grand Cross [...]

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Blessings of Litha! Happy Solstice!

by Beth on June 21, 2011

Amazing Grace, how sweet the Earth That birthed a Witch like me. I once was burned, now I survive Was hanged, but now I’m free. T’was grace that drew down the Moon And grace that raised the sea, The magic of our people’s will Will set our Mother free. Rejoice! Rejoice! Blessings of Litha! Happy [...]

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Change Your Home, Change Your Life

by Beth on April 21, 2011

When we are authentic, when we keep our spaces simple, simply beautiful living takes place. – Alexandra Stoddard As we continue our journey through the matters of the Fourth House, we are discussing the importance of our home and the idea that our homes are templates of energy. This template creates a fundamental pattern that [...]

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Home Homework

by Beth on April 16, 2011

We shape our dwellings, and afterwards, our dwellings shape us. ~ Winston Churchill We continue to explore one of the main components of the Fourth House, which is our sense of Home with a capital H. We are considering the idea that our home can create a pattern for our overall energy. As our most [...]

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How Does Your Home Affect and Reflect You?

by Beth on April 15, 2011

You can never go home again, but the truth is, you can never leave home, so it’s all right. ~ Maya Angelou We continue to explore the components that are associated with the Fourth House of the astrological chart. The Fourth House rules our domestic life, our inner security, and our deepest sense of rootedness, [...]

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