In the depths of cold and frigid winter, we often feel overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of holidays and disconnected from the lack of sunlight. We long for a …
Late 2020 Quarter Calls
Spirits of the East, Spirits of Air – you who are with us in leaves blown across the sky – please teach us clarity even when we are distracted and …
Symbology of the Gardenia
During the Dark Moon ritual on June 21st of 2020, I placed gardenia blossoms to float in a ceremonial bowl in honor of the Black lives who have died in …
Why Beltane is My Favorite Holiday
Beltane is the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice, and is traditionally celebrated on May 1st. However, the astronomical midpoint is usually a few days later. While Beltane Day is very sacred to me, I also celebrate a whole Beltane season, which, for my personal practice, involves a fortnight of festivities centered on May 1st and astronomical Beltane.
Through A Glass, Brightly: Thoughts On Beltane
Read one of our member’s reflection on Beltane as the holiday fast approaches
Austin Altars: A Photo Essay
Speaking of Little Altars of Delight and Surprise, here are some fun places I found in Austin. Enjoy!
310 Acre Wood
One fine day while walking through the 310 Acre Wood with my head in the clouds, I happened to glance down at a surprising sight. At the base of a tree was a little pool of water by which someone had very carefully arranged a circle of rocks. Huh. I wondered how many times I had walked by without noticing it and took a picture.
Food Drive at Ostara Sabbat
The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina provides a lot of meals for local families in need year round. We will be collecting donations for the Food Bank …
Brigid’s Butter
In the Spring the world is being reborn and new life is all around us. Brigid is associated with these young lives, and with the young animals of spring also comes their mothers’ milk. Butter and cheese are made with the surplus milk that is available in the spring. Fresh butter and bread is a staple of Imbolc in my home.
Imbolc
This morning the sky is grey, and a cold rain is falling. A certain little dog thinks she would like to stay out and play in it, but the temperature …