Turquoise Deities: The Great Spirit of the Universe (Native American), Hathor (Egyptian), Buddha Energy: Receptive Element: Earth Chakra: Throat Magical Properties: Protection, courage, money, love, friendship, healing and luck Turquoise …
Mabon: A Celebration of Balance & Blessings
The Autumnal Equinox, or Mabon, is one of my favorite sabbats. September beckons the first winds of fall here in North Carolina, and although the days remain hot and muggy …
The Notorious LTD Present Samhain 2018
The wheel has turned again, and at the third harvest we reflect on the past. We acknowledge that it is hard to connect with the world of our ancestors when …
Church of the Earth Newsletter
Hey everyone, our quarterly newsletter was sent out yesterday via email. If you would like to sign up for future newsletters, head over to our website. Scroll down, click on …
From the Boughs of Yggdrasil: Sowilo
This piece is a recurring runic exploration. It is a culmination of study from Taking Up the Runes by Diana L. Paxson (1), A Practical Guide to The Runes by …
Magic with the Saints
Having been raised Italian Roman Catholic, one of my remaining connections to my original faith is my relationship with the saints. I am willing to use any magic that will …
AHA!
The thing I like best about Church of the Earth is experiencing other people’s paths and how they walk them. Often in circle I will have a “yes” moment or …
Frigg’s Forest: The Leaves are Beginning to Change
As the All-Mother, Frigg is the Norse Goddess of Mothers and protector of children. Frigg’s Forest is an on-going series of tips and activities to involve your children in your …
The CotE Library
Hello, all you readers and explorers! You have no doubt heard that we have a lending library at Church of the Earth (and if you have not, then I have …
This July, We Hailed Thor
The July Full Moon is known by a few names: Buck Moon, Storm Moon, Oak Moon, Blessing Moon, and Thunder Moon. This year, we harnessed the Thunder aspect. An amazing …