by Beth on January 31, 2012
A silver apple falls. There, amongst the branches, the mother sits. Weaver of dreams against the weft of the wood, Insight falls like gentle rain on a moon-bathed garden. – Song to Hecate, by Alison Jones Now we make ready for the great festival of Imbolc, sometimes called Candlemas or Brigid. In many places, the [...]
by Beth on December 22, 2011
Happy Winter Solstice! Now, in the ancient ways of our Ancestors, let us make merry for the days of Yuletide! (Yes, more than one. Twelve, as a matter of fact). This morning or tonight (if you didn’t already) you can light the 5th and final candle of your Solstice Sun Wheel. (If you are counting [...]
by Beth on December 3, 2011
“As I watch the stars of evening, and in the morning open my window toward the east, I shall observe the Ceremonial of quietness of heart, of simplicity, and poise of spirit, that I may keep my soul and the souls of others free from entanglements in the machinery of the day.” — Ceremonials of [...]
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by Beth on January 13, 2011
I admit, it’s a bit quiet around here this week. So I wanted to let you know everything’s okay… in fact, super okay! I am treating myself to some time this wintry week for dreaming, brainstorming, planning, and imagining what I might like to offer you in the coming year. That includes here on my [...]
by Beth on January 12, 2011
by Beth on December 14, 2010
Then for the teeming quietest, happiest days of all! The brooding and blissful halcyon days! – Walt Whitman Once upon a time, Alcyone was the daughter of Aeolus, King of the Winds, and the wife of Ceyx, King of Thessaly. Alcyone and Ceyx loved each other devotedly and were never willingly apart. Nevertheless, a time [...]
by Beth on December 8, 2010