Like millions of other little children, I loved the Tales of Beatrix Potter, featuring Peter Rabbit, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Jemima Puddleduck, and all the rest. She was the first author that grabbed my imagination and made me think, “I want to do that.”
Celebrations
Blessed Be the Bountiful Sun – Now the Solstice Fire Has Come
Blessed Litha! Today is the ending of the waxing year and the beginning of the waning year, in preparation for the harvest to come.
Rejoice and Make Merry! A Blessed Beltane to All!
Rejoice in Life’s creative ecstasy! On this happy sabbat we dance the mysteries of fertility, beauty, and Nature’s flowering. Blessed Beltane!
Blessings of May Eve and Walpurgisnacht!
The Wheel turns, the veils between the human world and the primal worlds part and fly open. Dance into the ancient enchantment. Merry May Eve!
Happy International Tarot Day 2022!
Tarot deserves its own special day of commemoration, don’t you agree? And what day could be more ideal than April 1 – All Fool’s Day? Join the fun!
A Glad and Blessed Ostara and Equinox to All! May Welcome Sit in Every Face
Glad Bringer of Brightness, hail! Maiden of Grace, Lad of Laughter. Gifts of vigor are returning, Spring’s surprise, rainbow’s embrace. Quickened be the heart within us, Opened be our souls to grace, May the blessing be abiding. Welcome sit in every face. Caitlín Matthews, Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings Welcome Spring! As you probably [...]
Wishing You and Yours Sláinte and Happy Teutates Day!
A proud descendant of the ancient Uí Neill family, I’m no fan of St. Patrick, but I honor the land and people of Ireland. May we bless and help all those who now seek refuge.
Wordless Wednesday: Blessed Imbolc
Each year at Imbolc, John and I decorate and ask blessings for our well, which gives us life here at Laurel Hill Cottage. Thank you to Brighid.
I Wish You Health! Good Luck! Success! And All that Makes True Happiness
Happy New Year 2022! Here’s what you need to know about this very magical day, for it is certainly one that is full of lore and ancient custom.
Magical Preparations for Crossing the Threshold of the New Year
Out with the old and in with the new! There’s magic on New Year’s in all that you do! Beth Rejoice, my dears! We stand at the crossroads of a new year! I suggest that you spend some time today in sacred space, setting your intention for the shining promise of this new beginning. Supported [...]