Invocations are a necessary part of a ritual. They not only create an atmosphere of connection and protection, they also kindle the wisest territories of the psyche. The little darlin' in each line is inspired by the lyric in Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles. For maximum fun, …
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blow on the coals
Once upon a time it was 2019 and everything was fine.I mean, nothing is ever “fine”, but in 2019 I had a full head of brains and a business that was running pretty well.Then the pandemic hit a few weeks after my 10-year relationship ended.That was three years ago, and now my region has …
writing toward wisdom
One of the main reasons I have a daily writing practice is to hear myself. Not because I’m in any way muted.Rather, I write to see what’s going on deeply, to give voice to my subconscious and my soul.These “voices” reveal a lot — wisdom, buried pain ready for healing, guidance, desire …
roaring chi
Tomorrow, a sideways sickle will hang in the winter sky like a smile, like a chalice. It’s the first sliver of moonlight after the dark moon; The Priestess Moon, the Imbolc of the month.Under this moon, I will creep through the winter leaves, wet with rain, and …
the holiness of “empty”
Taking vows at Imbolc is a long-standing tradition among those who walk The Wheel of the Year.Vows are a way to honor our precious life force.It's also a way to focus it, keeping us on track for soul growth and connection with the divine.Admittedly, vows can feel intimidating, kinda heavy. But …