I have pet peeves just like anyone else. Some are like whatever, and some make me insane. This one makes me insane. This one cuts people off at the knees, breeds divisiveness, and vilifies something sacred. It's meant well, and I know the people who say it have their heart in …
Autumn Equinox
lost & found
I began this year by taking vows. It's what we do around here. At Imbolc in early February, the mystics and I walk with The Priestess archetype and commit our life force to the coming year. This year I vowed to tend my Self. It sounds simple, but it's no small thing. As each …
Integration
During my sojourn along the gulf coast last week I became aware of a painful fact: I was repeating a pattern of self sabotage. This particular pattern looks like this: ignoring my need for quiet contemplation, the inner wild, and communion with the mysteries in favor of staying current with …
re-directing the flow
I'm busiest during the weeks of the holy days.Last week (Autumn Equinox) I taught a bunch of classes, facilitated two live rituals, and welcomed in a brand new roster of Archetype Academy students.This is the norm, but what's different is the shift in the season.At Autumn Equinox on Monday, we …
walking a spiral path
I've been working with the same photographer (Nicole McConville) for the last 4 years. Yesterday, during our magical photo shoot at the apothecary, the maturity of this collaboration was palpable. Working with someone for so many years offers depth and ease. We had lots of fun playing, …