Wordsmithing Magic from the Crossroads

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wheel of fortune from 2025 to 2026

Still Smouldering Are Our Candles’ Wicks, As We Prepare for 2026

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.

watercolor of two red candles in a snowy scene

Let’s Join Hearts, Me and You – Tonight We Welcome Candle Two

Tonight, those who are counting down only to Christmas, as well as all who are counting down to Solstice now join together. United at last, from every continent around the globe, we are simultaneously all in the eternal Circle, in our own liminal moment, as evening sweeps across the Earth.

Dionysus and lush harvests

Open Be Our Hands to All – Blessed Mabon, Happy Equinox

Let us join together and give thanks on this blessed Equinox! In this rare moment, day and night come into a brief, but perfect balance.

If you live below the equator, Happy Ostara, and if you are in the Northern Hemisphere, Happy Harvest Home and Mabon! May all reap sweet abundance and goodness of every kind.

Harvest by Antti Favén

Rejoicing in the Sovereign Splendor of Creation

The Wheel of the Year turns once more, as Solstice’s magic fades and the seasons begin to change. There are powerful blessings on this ancient Celtic holy day of feasting, fire, and thanksgiving. Named for the vow the Shining God Lugh made to His mother Taitliu, it is an ancient crossroads that celebrates the First Harvest.

Magical fantasy fairy tale scenery, night in a forest

Magical Wishes for a Merry Midsummer’s Eve

Tonight is a powerful magical cusp, as we come to this holy threshold. The Wheel of the Year now turns, and in the Northern Hemisphere, the Light reaches its climax. Let us celebrate joyful Midsummer’s Eve together.

The God Pan at Schwetzingen Palace Garden Germany

Rejoice Beloveds! Hail and Welcome This Merry Beltane Morn!

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.

Fire festival in Ireland

Magic is Afoot – Blessed May Eve!

Now gather round and prepare for this most holy and joyful sacred celebration! Tonight is May Eve, also known as Walpurgis Night. There is powerful, Earthy magic flowing in all things at this cross-quarter between Spring and Summer, when we celebrate burgeoning life and Nature’s wild, unrestrained beauty. Rejoice!

American flag in distress signal

For the Record: Taking a Stand for My Country

For my readers who are unhappy with the “political” material in my posts and newsletter, I offer a manifesto of my beliefs and purpose. I hope it will clarify my position as we navigate this unprecedented time.

Almost always, the
dedicated, creative minority
has made the world better.

~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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