My annual, in-depth look at the lore and magic of Samhain. Includes a list of notable 2023 deaths, and those murdered as Witches in America.
Nature
Meeting the Green Ones
Nature is an antidote for much of what troubles us. Learn how to meet and work with the sacred herbs, flowers, and plants who bless you your whole life.
Wordless Wednesday: Feasting on Hyssop
As the flowers of my anise hyssop plants go to seed, the goldfinches bounce and perch on them, dining to their hearts’ content. Quiet pleasures.
It’s Midsummer’s Eve, So Let Us Make Merry – We Dance This Night With the Magic of Faery!
It’s one of the MOST magical threshold times of the year: Midsummer’s Eve! Read all about why it’s so special: history, lore, and lots more!
It’s May, It’s May — That Lusty Holy Day! Blessed Beltane!
Rejoice in Life’s creative ecstasy! On this happy sabbat we dance the mysteries of fertility, beauty, and Nature’s flowering. Blessed Beltane!
Make Merry This Night, for the Green Hour is Upon Us
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!
Glad Bringer of Brightness, Come You In! Welcome Ostara!
As Winter departs and Spring arrives for us in the north, the world begins anew. Let us celebrate Nature’s miracle of rebirth on this holy day.
We Will Never, Never Lose Our Way to the Well. Blessed Imbolc to All!
Rejoice this happy day, when we dedicate to new studies, renew our devotions, undergo initiation, and simply bless the seeds of new beginnings.
It’s Time for a Time Out of Time: The Halcyon Days Have Arrived
In view of the noise, the divisions among us, the ceaseless rancor, and escalating attacks on our principles, we need this ancient time out.
Descending Into the In-between, the Solstice Sun Wheel Turns Eighteen
The Solstice Sun Wheel Advent Ceremony returns for Year 18. Join us, for you and I are the necessary, awaited ones who tend the Light’s rebirth.