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Blessings of May Eve!

by Beth on April 30, 2013

New life we see, in flower and tree And summer comes again. Be free and fair, like earth and air, The sunshine and the rain. Upon the eve of May, We’ll merry meet, and summer greet, For ever and a day. ~ Anonymous, quoted by Doreen Valiente in Witchcraft For Tomorrow Today is the start [...]

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Blessings of Ostara!

by Beth on March 20, 2013

A Seed for Spring Equinox ©Annie Finch Thrusting through the season where I’d waited for spring, tucking up my head, I felt the slanted weight of clouds pressing through the sky above me down towards this grave, till I feel the earth around the place my head has lain under winter’s touch, and it crumbles. [...]

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Joy to the Earth: Our Global Prayer for Advent

by Beth on December 16, 2012

The Earth is steadfast and holds all that I need in Her open hand. I am glad to wait in the silent breath of the Earth. She is courage and love She, comfort and support. The Earth is joy and my source of strength. Psalm 27, Earth Psalms by Angela Magara Today is the fourth [...]

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Blessings of the New Sagittarius Moon!

by Beth on December 13, 2012

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. Wishing blessings to one and all on this New Moon that will signals the beginning of the Halcyon Days, and guides us into the Great [...]

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Tonight’s Advent Wreath Lighting

by Beth on December 2, 2012

Tonight, in the threshold moments of dusk wherever you are, you are invited to gather with good people across the globe, from every faith and tradition. Please join in our Solstice Sun Wheel practice, as we prepare the way for the dawn of the Light reborn. Every Sunday at sunset between now and Solstice and/or [...]

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Tonight, we begin the annual Solstice Sun-Wheel Prayer! And so, on Day 25 of my month of Thanksgivings, I am overflowing with gratitude to all who have participated in the past, and who are planning to join us this year! Inspired originally by Beltane Papers founder, the late Helen Farias, and the wonderful Waverly FitzGerald, I have found [...]

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Samhain Blessings to All! Today is the Great Festival of Samhain (pronounced SAH-wen, or SOW-wen), which marks the third and final harvest and summer’s end. This is the ancient Celtic New Year and also the New Year for many traditions of modern Pagans and Witches. This is the midpoint between Autumn Equinox and Winter Solstice [...]

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Glory of the Day-Star, hail! Lifter of the Light, Burnisher of the Sky. Gifts of love to earth are bringing, Summer’s shimmer, dew’s delight. Dancing be the heart within us, Open be our souls to bliss, Courage vanquish every shadow, Greet Midsummer with a kiss. Caitlín Matthews Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings Happy Solstice [...]

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Rabbit, Rabbit!

by Beth on June 1, 2012

Old English folk wisdom reports that if you say, “Rabbit! Rabbit!” or “White hares!” the very first thing on the first day of the month, you will have good luck for the month. So if you are just now logging in, and have not said a word to anyone yet, you’re in luck, if your [...]

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Poetry for Our Mother

by Beth on May 12, 2012

All poems are meant to be spoken. And like all poetry, this is a spell. Gather with your loved ones and speak it — sing it — aloud.  May our spells ignite and restore our devotion to our Mother. ~ B. In Praise of the Earth by John O’Donohue (1956 – 2008) Let us bless [...]

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