August 31-September 6, 2026: Grinding Slowly, But Grinding Small

This week’s card calls upon us to defend what we know is right. Our laws and most noble ideals matter, even if there are powerful people defying and desecrating them. No matter what, Spiritual Law calls us to honor the contracts we have made with our Gods and with one another in order to be in this life, at this time.

In Deepest Stillness and Dimmed Light, It’s Time to Embrace Mother Night

Now we arrive at the day before Winter Solstice. It marks the ancient celebration of Mother Night. Make way for the Dark Goddess, who holds us at our beginnings and our endings. Welcome the gift of quiet pause preceding the Yuletide birth.

Céyx et Alcyone changés en oiseaux (alcyons), 1325 manuscript

Despite the Maelstrom of the World – The Halcyon Days Arrive

In view of the noise, the divisions among us, the ceaseless rancor, and escalating attacks on our principles, we need this ancient time out.

Joy to the World, The Light Is Born! Merry Yule!

Rejoice, for the magical gifts of Winter Solstice are here! Probably the oldest known sacred celebration on Earth, we’re still going strong. So join with us in merry measure, and visit my blog for lore and Yuletide treasure.

Darken the Lights, Embrace the Quiet – Tonight is Mother Night

Even If you’ve struggled to observe the Halcyon Days’ pause and quiet, this night is a gift for us. Turn off the screens for just a little, find your way to stillness, and heed the counsel of the Great Dark Mother.

In Dark and Stillness of Twilight, We Welcome Now Our Mother Night

Even If you’ve struggled to observe the Halcyon Days’ pause and quiet, this night is a gift for us. Heed the counsel of the Great Dark Mother.

Dim the Lights This Solstice Eve, Be Still in the Embrace of Mother Night

This is the day before Winter Solstice, and the ancient celebration of Mother Night. Make space for the quiet pause before the Yuletide birth.