Wordsmithing Magic from the Crossroads
Today is the beloved old holiday of Lughnasadh, sometimes called Lammas. It is the turning between Summer and the first stirrings of Autumn. Slowly, the dark hours are overtaking the light with equinox only six weeks away. Now we celebrate the harvest of the year, gathering in that which was planted in Spring’s hope.
This week’s card speaks directly to us from his throne in the hallowed halls of knowledge, societal leadership, and spiritual authority. This is the interpreter of both current events and the Mysteries of the ancients. If he has come to offer instructions for the ultimate betterment of society, what might they be?
Blessed Litha! Now we align with the ways of our ancestors, and join together to protect our descendants. On this day, we honor the height of the Light; we celebrate the ever-turning of the Wheel of Time.
Merry Meet! Today is one of the holiest, happiest, most beautiful celebrations in our sacred year! It is Beltane in the Northern Hemisphere (and Blessed Samhain below the equator). The veil between the worlds is most thin, and our ancient alliances with the Faery world, as well as Nature, are honored. May joy be yours.
The Wheel turns, the veils between the human world and the primal worlds part and fly open. Dance into the ancient enchantment. Blessed Walpurgisnacht! Merry May Eve!
As I do every several years or so, once again this Feb. 14, I invite you to join me as we reject the patriarchal cult of dead martyrs, guilt, and consumerism. Instead, let us reclaim this day of love and celebrate the divine gift of all consensual love, beauty, and pleasure.
Rejoice this happy day, when we dedicate to new magical studies, renew our devotions, undergo initiation, and, under the light of the Owl Moon, welcome the transformation of the Crone to the Maiden. For Imbolc is Life’s Promise: no matter what the ice and cold may deliver, Nature is bigger, stronger, and will triumph.
New Year’s is a time of very old magic, and all forms of manifesting, spells, and rituals are amplified at this turning. Beginning with the traditions of New Year’s Eve, I offer my annual suggestions for making sure you are attuned to the beautiful opportunities of this magical threshold.
It’s time for those celebrating Christmas to light (or re-light, if you were also observing Solstice) your final candle. Whether this holiday is deeply spiritual for you or not, its heart is Good, and is an offering of hope and rebirth that humanity could surely benefit from. May Grace bless you this day and always. So mote it be
Light the final candle on your Solstice wreath! Ring the bells! The long, slow descent of the Sun has ended, and the ancient promise of rebirth is come. Life and Light now return. This is the day of Solstice – Winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and Happy Summer Solstice below the equator!
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