Vinalia Rustica

‘Venus…who…protects the garden…. in her honour the rustic Vinalia has been established.’ August 19th is a good day for blessing the gardens and houseplants. What harvest are you offering up to the Gods?

Imbolc Eve

Thoughts for a New Year

Random musings on how to jump into this new year with an improved attitude toward life, our world, and ourselves.

The Solstice Sun Wheel

This weekend you might be seeing Facebook posts about something that is called a Solstice Sun Wheel, Advent Sun Wheel, or Yule Advent Wreath. The word “advent” means “to come”, and what we are doing is counting down, anticipating the return, the “coming” of the sun at Winter Solstice. We celebrate a time when the […]

The Eve of Imbolc

On the eve of Imbolc, it is said that the Goddess Brigid travels the land. When she sees a prayer cloth or shawl draped over a bush, tied to a tree, or left on a doorstep, she will stop and give it her blessing. This cloth, known as “Bratach Brid”, is imbued with healing powers […]

Twinkle Labyrinth

This is what happens when pagans have too many votive candles.

The Flute

Flutes add an air of light and mystery to ritual. The flute catches the music in the air Every note dances ecstatically A playful duet that pleases the heart Silence becomes more gorgeous Listening to the flute is a realization Entwined in the caress of the pristine air The oneness with it, a revelation

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton