Litha is the season of expansion, when the crops burgeon forth. We forget winter’s cares and spend our days basking under the brilliant light. The Summer Solstice brings us the longest day of the year–the zenith of the Sun King,
The Nature of Litha
But First, Coffee: Memorial Day, & Upcoming Books
Blessings to those who have lost their loved ones to the service of this country, this Memorial Day. And to those who gave their lives in the service of this country. I used to not think a lot about Memorial
The Nature of Beltane
Daisy chains and lilacs, champagne with strawberries and sweet woodruff, sun filtering into a field of young fern and bracken, a doe and her fawns peering out of the woods, a hint of chaos in the air…it is April 30,
The Nature of Ostara
The Spring Equinox, Ostara, is the time when life renews itself. Ostara is the celebration of the Spring (Vernal) Equinox when day and night balance. Astronomically speaking the sun crosses the celestial equator at this time. Held in late
Blessed Imbolc
Blessed Imbolc. May the blessings of Brighid be on you and your household.
Surviving Thanksgiving With Food Allergies (And How to Help Your Guests Survive)
I’ve updated this post a little from a couple years ago. Without a doubt, for those of us who have food allergies, dietary disorders, and food intolerances, the holidays are a difficult time. Holidays are usually celebrated with food —
Mabon–The Second Harvest
Mabon is coming up. From my Crystal Cauldron section of the site (see dropdown menu on the menu bar): Mabon is the celebration of the Autumnal Equinox, when day and night are once again in balance. Once more the sun
Litha–the Summer Solstice
This week Pagans “turn the wheel” by celebrating Litha—the Summer Solstice. In the southern hemisphere, they celebrate Yule—Winter Solstice. Summer Solstice takes place on June 20th, at 9:24 PDT this year. Litha is the season of expansion, when the crops
A New Year, A New Outlook
So, end of the year wrap up post. I used to do these every year, then it got sporadic, but 2016 has been so tumultuous that it feels like I need to stop and look back. At the end of
It’s snowing!
It’s snowing here. I don’t mind. It won’t stick, most likely, but for the first time in several years we’re actually getting a real winter. I think it’s good for the plants. Our Solstice was low-key but nice. We exchanged