I wish it were snowing… or snowy. But right now as I look out of my window, the sky is overcast with thick grey and white clouds and a strong wind has been knocking the bare lilac branches against my window for a few days now. For me, this time of year is very … More The Winter Solstice
In the musical Camelot Guinevere sings: It’s May! It’s May! That gorgeous holiday When ev’ry maiden prays that her lad Will be a cad! It’s mad! It’s gay! A libelous display! Those dreary vows that ev’ryone takes, Ev’ryone breaks. Ev’ryone makes divine mistakes The lusty month of May! This song hearkens back to the festival of Beltane, which … More Beltane
October 31st. It never fails that around this time of year, the pictures of witches and black cats and ghouls come to everyone’s awareness. Witches take pride and joy in being more open with their practices and spirituality. The end of October almost heralds a season of ‘the truth about Witchcraft’ to the general public. … More Samhain and ancestors
The time of the autumnal equinox is known by various names among different Pagan traditions: Mabon, Alban Elfed, or Harvest Home. The year’s cycle of seasons is divided into four quarters, marked by the solstices (June 21 and Dec. 21) and the equinoxes (March 22 and Sept. 22) The actual dates may vary as to when the precise … More Spokes of the Great Wheel: Autumn Equinox
The 17th of March is a day when there is much green to be seen. Tradition says that if a person isn’t wearing green, they deserve a pinch. The green is in reference to Ireland, known as the Emerald Isle for its lush rolling hills and countrysides and the day is named in honor of Saint Patrick, … More One Witch’s perspective on Saint Patrick
I’m stubborn. After three years I still find myself sort of waffling between feeling a connection to the land here with its dry grass and wild sage, open star-filled sky, and a line of sight to mountains thirty or so miles away — all glorious in their own right, and the memories of Ohio with … More Approaching Lughnasadh
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