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.
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The Final Sun Day Before Solstice: Candle Four
By bone and stone, seed and flower, from the darkest caves to the highest mountaintops, this holy evening we now light our Advent wreath’s candles of Joy for the sweet Earth and coming birth.
Slow Down to a More Gentle Rhythm: The Halcyon Days are Here
Is the hectic, too-bright-and-shiny, consumer-frenzied holiday noise getting under your skin? Are you, like me, still reeling from the disastrous U.S. election? Join me as we step into a magical Time Out of Time called the Halcyon Days. Learn more…
The Birth Draws Near, Its Light We See: Touch Spark to Wick for Candle Three
Tonight in our Solstice ceremony, we light Candle 3. Or, if you’re counting to Christmas only, it’s your 2nd candle. However you choose to celebrate, please stop by and be inspired by today’s post on my website.
Tonight We Unite by Candlelight
Tonight, those who are counting down only to Christmas, as well as all who are counting down to Solstice, join together, lighting our Advent wreath candles of hope and/or the life-giving power of Fire.
Tonight We Begin: This Is Our 20th Year of the Solstice Sun Wheel Celebration
Tonight (Nov. 24), we begin the 20th celebration of the Advent Sun Wreath Ceremony. Join us! Tell your friends. May our prayer spell be blessed as we gather across time zones and geography, for in our hearts we are united.
Blessed Be the Bountiful Sun – The Peak of the Light Now 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. Come and savor all the magic and lore!
It’s Midsummer’s Eve, So Let Us Make Merry – We Dance This Night With the Magic of Faery!
Tonight is a powerfully magical cusp moment, as we come to a sacred threshold. The Wheel of Time turns, the Light reaches its climax. Come celebrate Midsummer Eve with me!
Blessings of the Morning Chorus: A Merry Beltane to All!
Join the celebrations, for this is one of the most powerful and happy holidays in the Wheel of the Year! Light fires, dance with the Wild Ones, and surrender to enchantment.
Awaken Us to Renew Again – Wishing You a Blessed Imbolc
Today is the celebration of the magical cross-quarter sabbat of Imbolc. It’s an ideal time for initiating auspicious changes in our lives. Learn more!