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Across the wheel of the year, August 1st marks Lughnasa (or Lammas)—the point of the first harvest.
In ancient agricultural societies, this was not the end of the work season. It wasn’t the final, massive autumn hoard where everything was gathered, processed, and locked away for winter. Lughnasa was the … Continue Reading “The Art of the First Harvest: Celebrate Your Own Yield”
We often talk about spring cleaning as a domestic necessity, but for the practitioner, it is one of the most potent acts of sympathetic magic available to us. As we transition out of the dormant, introspective energy of winter, we often find ourselves surrounded by “clutter”—both the physical kind gathering … Continue Reading “Taking Stock of the Soul: Why a Physical Overhaul is Peak Sympathetic Magic”
Ok, I love the movie Practical Magic, and the sassy dialogue, but this statement, “Clean up your own mess.” is actually a very important part of working magic – on both a spiritual and mundane level. Whether you agree with me and like this movie or not, there are two very, very … Continue Reading ““Clean up your own mess” – Practical Magic”
I have been doing more magic lately and working more with the God and Goddess. So, since I have been renewing my magical practice, and working with a new Deity (Apollo), I often get nudges and demands to move forward in my practice, ie. waking up with a message/nagging thought … Continue Reading “Work the Magic, But Do the Work”
Self-care is, fundamentally, about bringing balance back to a life that has grown imbalanced, from too many commitments or responsibilities.
Robyn L. Gobin, The Self-Care Prescription
Whether from too many commitments or responsibilities, or from ignoring our commitments and responsibilities, self-care is our chance to balance the ledger. The equinox … Continue Reading “The Fall Equinox – Finding Our Balance”
My birthday is coming up in two weeks, so it is a good time for introspection. It is also, like any time of transition, a good chance to look at ‘where am I?’, ‘how did I get here?’, and ‘where do I want to go from here?’. An … Continue Reading “Me and My Shadow”
There is a lot of talk on Facebook and various social media, as people gear up for the New Year, about planning their reading list for next year or to start reading more as a resolution. I read a lot, but a lot of it is recreational. There isn’t anything … Continue Reading “Reading List for the New Year”
Today was a pretty good day, even if I have to go to work now. I took advantage of a lazy Sunday to take a long, vanilla creme scented bubble bath, have a spa day, and pamper myself a bit. Self-Care is a necessity that is often overlooked, and that … Continue Reading “Self Care – What Have You Done for {You} Lately?”
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