Autumn is a time of reflection. The transition of the season brings us into the space of our inner realms. We ponder the harvest that is occurring now from the seeds that have been planted in the past year. The Dark Goddesses whisper invitations of descent, inner journeying, and shadow work. As Gaia divests herself […]
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Feng Shui and Fruit by Gwynne Warner
Displaying fresh fruit is a fabulous, beautiful, effective, and affordable Feng Shui adjustment as they embody the metaphor of things in your life being “sweet”, progressing “smoothly” and being “ripe” for success. They’re wonderful color adjustments to a room with their bright and cheery colors (just make sure that when the chi of the fruit […]
Creating our own Beltaine Magick! by Marisa McCall
Every year, my husband, daughter, and I sit down and discuss how we want to celebrate key HolyDays and Festivals in our home. We have some of the usual suspects that you’d expect in a home with an 8-year old girl (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Birthdays, Halloween, etc.). Per her request, we also have Diwali and Spring […]
Full Moon in Virgo – Awakening the Maiden by Michelle Boxley
Hello dear ones! We hope you have been doing ok during Mercury Retrograde in Pisces, we know it’s been a rough ride for most. So, you’ll be pleased to know that Mercury goes direct on Tuesday (phew) but do remember that a few days after Mercury goes direct we have a bit of a retrograde […]
Preparing for the Chinese New Year – Part 2 by Gwynne Warner
The Lunar New Year celebrated as the 15-day Chinese New Year Festival, arrives on January 25th in 2020 as the Year of the Metal Rat. See Part 1 of Prepping for Chinese New Year here On Chinese New Year’s Eve, January 24th in 2020, invite beautiful, fresh and auspicious energies by… Decorating with beautiful, colorful […]
The Orisha Goddess Obba on Her Day by Kimberly Moore
Today, November 25, is the Feast Day for St. Catherine of Siena who is the Saint that is syncretized to the Orisha Goddess Obba – also spelled Oba. I am delighted to share bits of information about this lesser known Orisha Goddesss. Maferefun Obba! There are very few stories about the Orisha and Goddess Obba. […]
The Goddess Vrinda Devi and a Tea Ritual with Holy Basil
“Just by looking at Tulasi, all of one’s sins are removed. Just by touching Her, one’s body becomes purified. All diseases are removed by praying to Her. Fear of death is destroyed by watering Her. Just by planting or transplanting Her, one achieves realization of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. If someone offers Her leaves […]
Practical and Magickal Herbs and Spices for the Kitchen Witch by Kimberly Moore
EVERY KITCHEN IS MAGIC. ALL FOOD IS MAGIC. And when you look at your kitchen (your home, your life) as sacred and enchanted, then so it is. With a few carefully chosen ingredients, intentional cooking, and directed energy, we are able to infuse and boost our foods. Think of it like spiritual nutrition and goodness […]
Pumpkin Mushroom Soup for Samhain by Kimberly F. Moore
Autumn easily ranks as my favorite season and being back in the northeast and having all four seasons just thrills me to my toes, but Autumn is my special time. I know you know, because I practically chant it like a mantra. I think sometimes that falling in love with Autumn is the thing that […]
The Art of Pilgrimage and Durga Puja by Laura Amazzone
Pilgrimage has been an enduring expression of reverence and devotion within spiritual and religious traditions since earliest times. Within the Hindu tradition, it is called tīrtha-yātrā, which literally means “undertaking a journey to river fords.”[1] Rivers and fords are considered natural places imbued with much power. Groves, caves, hilltops and mountain peaks are other equally important […]